INDIAN HISTORY

HISTORY

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Rath Temples at Mahabalipuram were built during the reign of which Pallava ruler?
A
Narasinghvarman I
B
Nandivarman I
C
Parameshwarvarman
D
Mahendravarman
Explanation: 

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: -The Panch Rathas complex was built under Narsimhavarman I of the Pallava dynasty some time between the 7th and 8th centuries. The temples are built in the shape of pagodas and look very similar to Buddhist shrines.

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.

Detailed explanation-4: -Pallava king Narsimhavarman II built Shore temple at Mamallapuram and Kailasanatha at Kanchipuram.

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