Which of the following temple in India was called as “The Black Pagoda” by the Europeans?

Q. Which of the following temple in India was called as “The Black Pagoda” by the Europeans?
Answer: Konark Sun Temple, Orissa
Notes: Konark Sun Temple, Orissa was called as “The Black Pagoda” by the Europeans. The temple is attributed to king Narasimhadeva I of the Eastern Ganga Dynasty about 1250 CE.

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