Martand Temple MCQs – Ancient History of Kashmir 30 min Score: 0 Attempted: 0/30 Subscribe 1. Martand Sun Temple was built by: (A) Avantivarman (B) Harsha (C) Lalitaditya (D) Didda 2. Martand Temple is dedicated to: (A) Shiva (B) Surya (Sun God) (C) Vishnu (D) Brahma 3. Martand Temple is located in: (A) Srinagar (B) Jammu (C) Baramulla (D) Anantnag 4. Martand Sun Temple belongs to the: (A) Gupta period (B) Maurya period (C) Karkota dynasty (D) Mughal period 5. The Martand Temple was built in the: (A) 5th century CE (B) 7th century CE (C) 10th century CE (D) 8th century CE 6. The main architectural style of Martand Temple is: (A) Dravidian (B) Nagara style only (C) Kashmiri temple architecture (D) Persian style 7. The Martand Sun Temple is mentioned in: (A) Akbarnama (B) Tuzuk-i-Baburi (C) Ain-i-Akbari (D) Rajatarangini 8. Martand Temple was destroyed during the rule of: (A) Sikandar Butshikan (B) Akbar (C) Jahangir (D) Aurangzeb 9. Martand Temple complex is built mainly with: (A) Stone (B) Wood (C) Brick (D) Marble 10. Martand Temple is an example of: (A) Ancient Hindu temple architecture (B) Islamic architecture (C) Modern architecture (D) Buddhist architecture 11. The builder of Martand Temple was associated with which dynasty? (A) Gupta (B) Karkota (C) Kushan (D) Maurya 12. Martand Temple is famous for worship of: (A) Fire God (B) Sun God (C) Moon God (D) Rain God 13. Martand Temple is one of the earliest temples dedicated to: (A) Shiva (B) Surya (C) Vishnu (D) Indra 14. The ruins of Martand Temple are located on a: (A) Hill plateau (B) River island (C) Desert plain (D) Coastal area 15. Martand Temple architecture shows influence of: (A) Chinese style (B) Persian style (C) Greek and Kashmiri style (D) Roman style 16. Martand Temple was built during the reign of: (A) Ashoka (B) Harsha (C) Lalitaditya (D) Didda 17. Martand Temple is considered a symbol of: (A) Buddhist culture (B) Colonial rule (C) Mughal empire (D) Kashmiri Hindu heritage 18. The temple is located near: (A) Pahalgam (B) Gulmarg (C) Anantnag (D) Leh 19. Martand Temple was once a major: (A) Trade center (B) Pilgrimage center (C) Military base (D) Port 20. The structure of Martand Temple is mainly: (A) Circular (B) Dome shaped (C) Pyramid shaped (D) Rectangular courtyard 21. Martand Temple reflects the glory of: (A) Kashmiri stone temple architecture (B) Gupta art (C) Mughal gardens (D) Buddhist stupas 22. The temple is now in: (A) Fully preserved condition (B) Ruins (C) Underground (D) Rebuilt form 23. Martand Sun Temple was primarily used for: (A) Administration (B) Military training (C) Trade meetings (D) Worship rituals 24. The temple reflects devotion to: (A) Shiva (B) Jain Tirthankaras (C) Vishnu sect only (D) Surya cult 25. Martand Temple is an important site of: (A) Modern industry (B) Rail transport (C) Sea trade (D) Archaeology in Kashmir 26. The temple complex had: (A) Many smaller shrines (B) One shrine only (C) No boundary wall (D) Only caves 27. Martand Temple is associated with which famous Kashmiri king? (A) Lalitaditya (B) Harsha (C) Jayapida (D) Didda 28. The temple’s destruction is linked with: (A) Earthquake (B) Fire accident (C) Floods (D) Iconoclasm 29. Martand Temple is an example of: (A) Living temple (B) Archaeological ruin (C) Modern shrine (D) Underground temple 30. Martand Sun Temple is one of the most famous ancient monuments of: (A) Punjab (B) Bengal (C) Rajasthan (D) Kashmir