Q. By which dynasty was the Khajuraho temple built?
Answer: Chandel
Notes: Built between 950 – 1050 CE by the Chandela dynasty, the Khajuraho temples are one of the most important specimens of Indian art. It took almost a hundred years for these sets of Hindu and Jain temples to take shape. Originally a collection of 85 temples, the number has come down to 25. Khajuraho is a major city located in the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh, which is world-famous for its ancient and medieval temples. It is located in the Chhatarpur district of Madhya Pradesh. Khajuraho was also known as 'Khajurpura' and 'Khajur Vahika' in ancient times.

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