The temple of Khajuraho built by ruler Yashovarman, was:

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The correct option is 3:
The temple of Khajuraho famously associated with King Yashovarman is the Laxman Temple (or Lakshmana Temple). This grand structure was commissioned by the Chandela ruler Yashovarman and consecrated in 954 CE, serving as a testament to the growing power and prestige of the dynasty. It was built specifically to enshrine the sacred image of Vaikuntha Vishnu, which Yashovarman had acquired. The Laxman Temple is regarded as the earliest fully-developed and best-preserved example of the distinctive *Panchayatana* (five-shrine) architectural style at Khajuraho, firmly establishing the high watermark of Chandela artistry and architecture.

The incorrect option is 1:
The Varaha temple is a smaller, open pavilion at Khajuraho, housing a massive monolithic sculpture of Varaha, the boar incarnation of Lord Vishnu. While it is located near the Laxman Temple and is one of the earliest shrines, it does not represent the large, fully-developed temple structure built by King Yashovarman that the question refers to. The Varaha shrine is a specific cult image house, whereas the Laxman Temple is the complete architectural triumph of Yashovarman's reign.

The incorrect option is 2:
The Vishwanath temple, dedicated to Lord Shiva, is another major monument in the Western Group of temples at Khajuraho. However, the patron of the Vishwanath Temple was King Dhanga, the son and successor of Yashovarman, not Yashovarman himself. This is a crucial distinction, as the major temples of Khajuraho are chronologically linked to specific Chandela kings. The Vishwanath temple's later construction period is a key reason why this option is incorrect.

The incorrect option is 4:
The Chitragupta temple is dedicated to the Sun God (Surya) and belongs to the Western Group of Khajuraho monuments. Although historically important, its construction is attributed to a later period, likely during the reign of King Dhanga or one of his successors, such as King Ganda. It is not the main temple built by King Yashovarman, who focused on Vishnu worship for his monumental construction.