HISTORY
MISCELLENOUS QUESTIONS
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Narasimhavarman I
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Adivarman
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Nadivarman
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -Pancha Rathas also referred as Pandava Rathas are the most excellent architectural edifices of the nine monolithic temples of Mahabalipuram. They were built during the reign of Narasimhavaram I of the Pallava dynasty. The temples are carved in the shape of chariots.
Detailed explanation-2: -Apart from the Kailasanathar Temple at Kanchipuram, Narasimhavarman also built several other temples, including the Vaikuntha Perumal Temple at Kanchi, Shore Temple at Mahabalipuram. He is also credited with building the Iravatanesvara Temple at Kanchipuram and the Talagirisvara Temple at Panamalai.
Detailed explanation-3: -Narasimhavarman I or Narsimha Varma He was the king of the Pallava dynasty who ruled South India from AD 630–668. 3. During his reign, the renowned Pancha Rathas Temple was built, which is the Rock Cut Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.