The initial design and construction of which massive temple took place during the reign of Suryavarman II?
- Sri Mariamman Temple
- Angkor Vat
- Batu Caves Temple
- Kamakhya Temple
Explanation
Option (b) is correct
- Angkor Wat was constructed by the Khmer king Suryavarman II in the first half of the 12th century (c. 1110–1150 CE), making the monument nearly 900 years old. Originally dedicated to the Hindu god Vishnu, Angkor Wat later transitioned into a Buddhist temple by the end of the 12th century. In recognition of its outstanding cultural and historical significance, the temple complex was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1992.
