Bhima Ratha is part of the Pancha Rathas complex at Mamallapuram (Mahabalipuram), a UN‐ ESCO World Heritage site, renowned for its rock-cut architecture.
The architectural splendor Bhima Ratha was built by _______.
Asked in GPSC Prelims CSP 1 2019 · Topic: Architecture in Ancient India (Early Pallava Architecture: Rathas and Mandapas at Mahabalipuram)
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