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UPSC History Early empire (6 BCE to 1 CE) Question Bank Sangam/Deccans Era

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    Rath Temples at Mahabalipuram were built in the reign of which Pallava ruler?

    A)  Mahendravannan

    B)  Narasmglivamian I

    C)  Parameshwarvaniian     

    D)  Nandivannan I

    Correct Answer: B

    Solution :

     Rath temples of Mahabalipuram were built in the reign of Narasinghvannan I. There are about nine Monolithic temples at Mahabalipuram. They are the unique contribution of the Pallavas to Indian art. The monolithic temples are called locally as Ratha (chariot) as they resemble the processional chariots of a temple. The five Rathas, the best of all monolithic temples, are hewn out of a huge boulder.


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