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Which is the largest Hindu temple in the world in terms of area?1. Prambanan Temple2. Preah Vihar Temple3. Munneswaram Temple4. Angkor Wat

Answer» Correct Answer - Option 4 : Angkor Wat

The correct answer is Angkor Wat.

  • Angkor Wat is the largest religious structure (temple complex) in the world by land area.
  • It measures162.6 hectares (1.626 km2; 402 acres) and it is located in Cambodia.
  • The temple was built by Suryavarman II in the early 12th century in Yasodharapura the capital of the Khmer Empire, as the state temple for the Empire.
  • Originally constructed as a personal mausoleum for the Khmer King Suryavarman II, dedicated to Vishnu in the early 12th century, it was converted to a Buddhist temple towards the end of the 12th century.

  • Prambanan or Rara Jonggrang is an 8th-century Hindu temple compound in the Special Region of Yogyakarta, Indonesia
  • Preah Vihear Temple is an ancient Khmer temple built during the period of the Khmer Empire located in the Preah Vihear province, Cambodia.
  • Munneswaram Temple is an important regional Hindu temple complex in Sri Lanka. It has been in existence at least since 1000 CE.


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