Mahabalipuram is a UNESCO World Heritage Site renowned for its rock-cut temples and monolithic sculptures, which are prime examples of Pallava architecture.
The Rath temples at Mahaballipuram were built by
Asked in UPPSC Upper Mains 2014 · 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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