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title: "Khajuraho Group of Monuments (Chandela) — Definition"
description: "The Khajuraho Group of Monuments is a Chandela-era temple complex (950–1050 CE) in Madhya Pradesh, a UNESCO site and recurring UPSC GS1 art-and-culture topic."
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Model Diplomat Research Team · Last reviewed June 22, 2026

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- The Khajuraho Group of Monuments is a complex of Hindu and Jain temples built by the Chandela dynasty between 950 and 1050 CE in Madhya Pradesh, India.
- Which dynasty built the Khajuraho temples and over what period?
- What architectural style does Khajuraho represent, and how does it differ from Dravida temples?
- Are all the Khajuraho monuments Hindu temples?
- Why is Khajuraho significant for UPSC General Studies Paper I?

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