Jain Pilgrimage Sites of India: facts and a 5-question quiz

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Marble temples and hill pilgrimages: five important Jain sites in India. This is a map-tap quiz with 5 questions, each worth more points as the questions get harder.

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What this quiz covers

Era: Medieval India. Region: Rajasthan, Gujarat, Karnataka, Jharkhand. The 5 questions are about the following, with a short fact for each. Read them first if you want a head start, or skip to the quiz and read afterwards.

Facts behind the questions (spoilers)

Shravanabelagola: The statue was commissioned by Chavundaraya, minister of the Ganga king.
Dilwara Temples: The Vimal Vasahi temple was built in 1031 CE by Vimal Shah, minister of the Solanki king Bhima I.
Ranakpur: Ranakpur's Chaturmukha Dharana Vihara was built with support from Rana Kumbha of Mewar in the 15th century.
Palitana (Shatrunjaya): Shatrunjaya hill near Palitana is reached by about 3,000 steps.
Parasnath Hill (Shikharji): Twenty Tirthankaras are believed to have attained liberation here.

Quick answers

What should I know about Shravanabelagola? The statue was commissioned by Chavundaraya, minister of the Ganga king.

What should I know about Dilwara Temples? The Vimal Vasahi temple was built in 1031 CE by Vimal Shah, minister of the Solanki king Bhima I.

What should I know about Ranakpur? Ranakpur's Chaturmukha Dharana Vihara was built with support from Rana Kumbha of Mewar in the 15th century.

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