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Historians say
Collapse dated to the late 16th century, the early 17th, and the 1830s across sources. Causes proposed: subsidence of the foundation, earthquake, lightning, cyclone, Portuguese damage. One serious line of argument holds the tower was never completed.
Historians say
The main sanctuary tower, reported at about 229 feet. It is gone. What visitors photograph as 'Konark' is the hall that stood in front of it.