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Who among these is credited with the construction of ‘Pagodas’ at Mahabalipuram?
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Cholas
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Chalukyas of Kalyani
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Pallavas
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Pandyas
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Mahabalipuram is also known by other names such as Mamallapattana and Mamallapuram. The term Mamallapuram means the city of Mamalla, the other name of the famous Pallava Emperor Narasimhavarman I (630-670 CE) who built the famous temples in the city.
Detailed explanation-2: -The monuments were built during the Pallava dynasty. Known as the Seven Pagodas in many colonial-era publications, they are also called the Mamallapuram temples or Mahabalipuram temples in contemporary literature.
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