Which dynasty built the Pancha Rathas of Mahabalipuram?
Answer
Correct Answer : d ) Pallava
Explanation :The Panch Rathas (five chariots), five monolithic rock carvings temples that are based on the characters of the Hindu epic Mahabharata, are currently included in the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites under the Mamallapuram or Mahabalipuram Complex.
The five ratha temples belong to the Pandava brothers- Yudhishthira, Bheema, Arjun, Nakul-Sahdeva, and their wife Draupadi.
The Panch Rathas complex was constructed between the 7th and 8th centuries by Narsimhavarman I of the Pallava dynasty.
The temples are constructed in the shape of pagodas and look similar to Buddhist temples.
Hence, (d) is the correct answer.
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