Q. The Bahadeshwara Temple was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1987. By which ruler was it built? Answer:
Cholas
Notes: The great Chola temples were built by the Chola rulers in South India. These temples are:
1. Behadeshwara Temple, Thanjavur
2. Gangaikonda Choliswaram Temple
3. Airavatesvara Temple in Darasuram.
The Bahadeshwara Temple was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1987. Airavatesvara Temple, Darasuram were added to this list in 2004. This site is now named the "Great Living Chola Temple".