Which Jain temple in Pali district, Rajasthan, built under Rana Kumbha, has 1,444 pillars of which no two are the same?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. Ranakpur Jain Temple
- Step 1: The pillars of the Ranakpur Jain temple are individually carved and no two pillars are the same. Answer: Ranakpur Jain Temple. The temple is in Pali district and is linked to Dharna Shah under Rana Kumbha. Why not the others: Dilwara Temples, Palitana Temples and Osian Jain Temples don't fit.
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