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The Mahabalipuram temples were built by the king of Dynasty -

AGupta

BChola

CPallava

DKushana

Akhilesh ? Mar 21 '25 at 21:56

correct answer is: Pallava
Explanation: The Mahabalipuram temples were constructed during the Pallava dynasty, which ruled in the 6th to 9th centuries. The Pallavas were known for their rock-cut architecture, and the Shore Temple at Mahabalipuram is a notable example built by King Narasimhavarman II.

• OPTION a: Gupta
  - The Gupta dynasty was active in northern India during the 4th to 6th centuries and did not build temples in the south.
• OPTION b: Chola
  - The Chola dynasty flourished later, from the 9th to 13th centuries, and built other significant temples but not Mahabalipuram.
• OPTION c: Pallava
  - The Pallava dynasty, ruling in the south from the 6th to 9th centuries, is known for Mahabalipuram's rock-cut structures.
• OPTION d: Kushana
  - The Kushana dynasty was active in the north during the 1st to 3rd centuries and did not influence southern regions like Tamil Nadu.

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