This temple is one of the earliest structural temples built in South India, marking a shift from rock-cut architecture.
The Kailasanath temple in Kanchipuram was built by the
Asked in WBCS Main Paper 3 2023 · Topic: South India (Chola, Chalukya, Pallava and Sangam Period) (Pallava Art and Architecture (rock-cut and structural temples))
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Answer: B. Pallavas
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