5.Which of the following temple in India was called as “The Black Pagoda” by the Europeans? [A] Tirumala Tirupati , Andhra Pradesh [B] Kamakhya Temple -Assam [C] Konark Sun Temple, Orissa [D] Jagannath Temple, Orissa Show Answer
The Sun Temple at Konark is also called the Black Pagoda. Ganga dynasty built the temple in the 13th Century. The temple was called the "Black Pagoda" in European sailor accounts as early as 1676 because its high tower appeared black.
