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Question : During which dynasty the Mahabalipuram temple was constructed?

Option 1: Gupta Dynasty

Option 2: Pallava Dynasty

Option 3: Chola Dynasty

Option 4: Chalukya Dynasty


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Correct Answer: Pallava Dynasty


Solution : The correct answer is the Pallava Dynasty .

The Shore Temple in Mahabalipuram, built during the reign of Pallava King Rajasimha, is Southern India's earliest significant structural temple. It marks the Pallavas' introduction to stone architecture. Mahabalipuram was a renowned Pallava port city on the Coromandel Coast. The site includes rock-cut caves, monolithic temples, bas-relief sculptures, and structural temples, showcasing the Pallava dynasty's architectural prowess during their rule from the 6th to 9th centuries CE.

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