[Solved] Which is the tallest of all Medieval Indian temples?

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Q.	Which is the tallest of all Medieval Indian temples?
A.	Kailasa Temple at Ellora
B.	Sun Temple at Konark
C.	Nilakantheswara Temple at Udaipur
D.	Brihadeswara Temple at Tanjore
Answer» D. Brihadeswara Temple at Tanjore
Explanation: The Brihadeeswara Temple at Thanjavur in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu, is a Hindu temple dedicated to Shiva and a brilliant example of the majoreights achieved by Cholas in Tamil architecture. The vimana or (temple tower) is 216 ft (66 m) high and is among the tallest of its kind in the world. Built in 1010 AD by Raja Raja Chola I in Thanjavur, Brihadeeswarar Temple, also popularly known as the 1 Big Temple', turned 1000 years old in 2010.

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