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Write short note.Vishnu temple at Angkorwat

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  • (i) The world-famous temple of ‘Angkorwat’ was built in Yashodharpura, the capital city built by Suryavarman II. 
  • (ii) The temple area is about 500 acres, which is about 2 sq. km. 
  • (iii) The main entrance is at the west and the temple is surrounded by a moat, which is 200 meters in depth. 
  • (iv) Among the sculptural panels on the southeast walls of the temple the panel of ‘Samudramanthan’ is notable. Later, it was turned into a Buddhist temple.


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