INDIAN HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -The rock-cut temples of Mahabalipuram were built under the patronage of the Pallava kings in 7th century AD.

Detailed explanation-2: -Among the accomplishments of the Pallava architecture are the rock-cut temples at Mamallapuram. There are excavated pillared halls and monolithic shrines known as Rathas in Mahabalipuram.

Detailed explanation-3: -True. Many number of Rock Cut Temples were made during the Pallava period. Pallava period is also called as called as Age of “poetry in stone". The Pallava period is the important age for numerous architecture showing the traditional beauty and grandeur.

Detailed explanation-4: -The Shore Temple of Mamallapuram was built during the reign of the Pallavan king Rajasimha/Narasimhavarman II, and it is the oldest structural temple of significance in South India.