Mahabalipuram Monuments were built in ________ dynasty architecture.

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Answer 1

The correct answer is Pallavas.

Key Points

This group of sanctuaries, founded by the Pallava kings, was carved out of rock along the Coromandel coast in the 7th and 8th centuries.
It is known especially for its rathas (temples in the form of chariots), mandapas (cave sanctuaries).
The city of Mahabalipuram was founded by the Pallava king Narasimhavarman I.
It has 40 ancient monuments and Hindu temples, including one of the largest open-air rock reliefs in the world: the Descent of the Ganges or Arjuna's Penance.

Additional Information

Brihadisvara Temple at Thanjavur was built during the reign of the Chola emperor Rajaraja and designed by the famous architect Sama Varma between 1003 and 1010 AD.
Tiruvalisvaram Temple at Brahmadesam, Uttarakailash temple at Tiruvadi, Rajarajeshwar temple at Tanjore, Airavatesvara Temple at Darasuram were built by Chola emperor Rajaraja II and the temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva.
Some famous temple and monuments built during the period of Chalukyas:
- Badami cave Temples, Karnataka.
- Virupaksha Temple at Pattadakal.
- Ravana Phadi Cave, Aihole.
- Sangameshvara Temple, Pattadakal.