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History GK · Q147

Medieval History Art And Culture

Competitive Exams · History GK · question 147

Q147

During the reign of which Pallava ruler Ratha temples at Mahabalipuram were built?

A.
Narasimhavarman I
Answer
B.
Adivarman
C.
Nadivarman
D.
None of the above

Answer: Option A

Solution

Answer: Option A
Solution:
The construction of the five rathas is traced back to the 7th century during the reign of King Mahendravarman I from 600–630 CE and his son Narasimhavarman I from 630–668 AD of the Pallava dynasty. Construction work of the structures stopped after the demise of Narasimhavarman I in 668 AD.