INDIAN HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -The Pallavas started their rule in the 4th century A.D. Mahendravarman I (AD 571-630) was the first king of the Pallavas. The Pallavas laid the foundation of Dravidian architecture. One important feature of the Dravidian style is a high pyramidal tower built over the innermost chamber of the temple.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Dravidian style of temple architecture of South India was pioneered by the Pallavas who reigned in parts of Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, and northern Tamil Nadu until the ninth century.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Pallavas patronised learning art and temple building both cave temples and structural temples including monolithic rathas and stone carvings of mythological scenes in Mahabalipuram. The Pallavas who laid the foundation of this style were responsible for two of its forms, the rock – cut and the structural.

Detailed explanation-4: -The Pallavas, who ruled in parts of Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, and northern Tamil Nadu until the ninth century, pioneered the Dravidian style of temple architecture in South India.

Detailed explanation-5: -Pallava Architecture The Pallava era witnesses a transition from rock-cut to free-standing temples. Mahendravarman was a pioneer in rock-cut architecture. Mandagapattu rock-cut temple was the first rock-cut temple built by him.