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Medieval History UPPSC 2020 GS-I
Question

Consider the following statements and select the correct answer using the codes given below :

1) The Sun temple of Multan is mentioned by Hiuen Tsang, Abuzaiyid, Al-Masudi and Alberuni.
2) The pilgrimage to Sambapur was associated with Sun worship.

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option C: Both 1 and 2 are correct

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Both 1 and 2 are correct”.
These famous travelers and historians have documented the existence and significance of the Sun temple in Multan, which was a prominent Hindu temple in ancient times.

Sambapur, located in Odisha, was a significant center of Sun worship in ancient India. The Konark Sun Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is a testament to the importance of Sun worship in this region.

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