UPPSC 2011 GS-1 Ancient Indian History
Question

Who among the following were responsible for the creation of Ratha monuments at Mamallapuram ?

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option B: Pallavas

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Pallavas”.

The Pallava king Narasimhavarman I (630-668 CE) is believed to have built the Ratha monuments, or cave temples, at Mahabalipuram in the 7th and 8th centuries.

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