Building 'Kalyaana Mandapas' was a notable feature in the temple construction in the kingdom of
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Answer: D. Kalyana mandapas, ornate pillared halls used for ceremonial marriages of the deity, are a hallmark of Vijayanagara temple architecture, along with tall gopurams and pillared halls.
Watch for: All four are temple-building dynasties, so students rely on vague recall instead of the Vijayanagara link.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. Wrong because Chalukya temples are known for Vesara style, not kalyana mandapas.
- B. Wrong because Chandela temples (Khajuraho) are Nagara style without kalyana mandapas.
- C. Wrong because Rashtrakuta architecture is known for rock-cut work like Kailasa at Ellora.
Source to check: NCERT Class 12 Themes in Indian History Part II, Chapter 7 'An Imperial Capital: Vijayanagara'; NCERT Class 11 An Introduction to Indian Art
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