History • Ancient IndiaHard
Consider the following statements regarding the architectural and epigraphical features of Pallava monuments in Tamil Nadu: 1. The Mandagapattu inscription issued by Mahendravarman I proudly proclaims that his cave temple was created without using brick, timber, metal, or mortar. 2. The descent of the Ganges relief at Mahabalipuram carved on a massive granite cliff is executed exclusively in high relief with natural clefts utilized to depict the flowing river. 3. The Kailasanatha Temple at Kanchipuram built by Narasimhavarman II represents the earliest structural stone temple in Tamil architecture featuring sandstone construction and dynamic sculptural panels. Which of the statements given above are correct?
A. 1 and 2 only✓ Correct Answer
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
💡 Solution & Explanation
Statements one and two are correct because the Mandagapattu inscription marks a major milestone in rock-cut architecture initiated by Mahendravarman I and the great relief at Mahabalipuram utilizes natural rock formations to portray mythological narratives. Statement three is incorrect because while the Kailasanatha Temple is a magnificent sandstone creation of Narasimhavarman II it is preceded structurally by earlier experimental shrines such as the Shore Temple and smaller structural units at Mamallapuram and Kanchipuram. Pallava architectural evolution progressed from rock-cut caves to monolithic rathas and finally fully-fledged structural stone temples.
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