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THE FIFTH TEMPLE

The stones were so well set that there was no need for cementing material. But some strong cementing substance appeared to have been used round the Linga in the 9arbhagriha. The reconstruction of this temple was made by Prabhashankar Sompura.

It was this temple, strong and solid, which survived all these years. The foundations were not filled with rough pebbles, but large stones were set against each other with dovel joints. Temple III, therefore, was the one destroyed by Mahmud Ghazni.  The Fourth Temple was constructed by Bhoja and Bhima. It was then that the outlet B had to be made as the level of the Linga was raised.

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