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Download Solution PDFWhich one of the following Pallava Kings founded Mahabalipuram or Mamallapuram?
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Option 3 : Narasimhavarman
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Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is - Narasimhavarman
Key Points
- Narasimhavarman
- Narasimhavarman I, also known as Mamalla, was a Pallava king who ruled South India from 630 to 668 AD.
- He is widely credited with founding the city of Mahabalipuram (Mamallapuram), which is renowned for its rock-cut temples and monuments.
- Mahabalipuram is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site, known for its architectural grandeur and historical significance.
- Narasimhavarman's reign was marked by military successes and significant contributions to art and architecture.
Additional Information
- Mahendravarman I
- Mahendravarman I was the father of Narasimhavarman I and ruled the Pallava dynasty before him.
- He was known for his contributions to literature and art but did not found Mahabalipuram.
- Parameshwaravarman I
- Parameshwaravarman I was another Pallava king who ruled after Narasimhavarman I.
- His reign was significant but not associated with the founding of Mahabalipuram.
- Simhavishnu
- Simhavishnu was an earlier Pallava king who ruled before Mahendravarman I.
- He is credited with expanding the Pallava kingdom but not with the establishment of Mahabalipuram.
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