Mahabalipuram emerged as an important centre of temple architecture under which of the following kingdoms of South India?
Pallava
Explanation:
Mahabalipuram (also called Mamallapuram) became a major center of temple architecture under the rule of the Pallavas.
Important Features:
- Famous for:
- rock-cut caves,
- monolithic rathas,
- and shore temples.
- Most monuments were developed during the reign of:
- Narasimhavarman I
- and later Pallava rulers.
UNESCO Recognition:
- The monuments of Mahabalipuram are recognized as a
UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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Select the correct answer using the code given below.
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Where is the Golconda Fort situated?
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