Someshwar temple at Kiradu and Harshat-mata temple at Abhaneri are built in which of the following architectural styles?

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The correct answer is Gurjar-Pratihara.

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Someshwar temple at Kiradu and Harshat-mata temple at Abhaneri are built in Gurjar-Pratihara architectural styles.
Someshwara Temple is the largest temple in Kiradu.
- It is dedicated to Lord Shiva.
- The carvings of elephants, horses, and other figures on black and blue stones are exemplary.
Harshat Mata Temple is situated in Abhaneri village in Dausa district of Rajasthan.
- There is a mandap inside the temple which is built on pillars in a sanctum style scheme.
- The outer walls of the temple have Brahman bhadra niches and images of gods carved on them.
- The temple is dedicated to the goddess Harshat Mata who is considered to be the goddess of happiness and joy.
The Gurjara-Pratiharas, also known as the Pratihara Empire, ruled much of Northern India from the mid-7th to the 11th century.
- They are known for their sculptures, carved panels and open pavilion style temples.
- The greatest development of their style of temple building was at Khajuraho, now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.