The Adivaraha Cave Temple at Mamallapuram is notable for containing sculpted portraits of the Pallava kings Simhavishnu (c. 575-600 AD) and his son Mahendravarman I (c. 600-630 AD), along with their consorts. These portraits are considered important historical depictions of the royal family.
The royal portraits of Simhavishnu and Mahendravarman are found in which cave temple at Mamallapuram?
Asked in UPSC CDS 1 2024 · Topic: South India (Chola, Chalukya, Pallava and Sangam Period) (Pallava Art and Architecture (rock-cut and structural temples))
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Answer: C. Adivaraha Cave
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