History • Ancient IndiaHard
Consider the following statements regarding the structural evolution of Pallava architecture: 1. The rock-cut cave temples initiated during the reign of Mahendravarman I were carved without using any structural bricks or timber. 2. The monolithic rathas and structural temples at Mahabalipuram were patronized by Narasimhavarman I, also known as Mamalla. 3. The Shore Temple at Mahabalipuram represents the culmination of monolithic rock-cut architecture executed entirely out of a single granite boulder. 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 Mahendravarman I pioneered pillared rock-cut cave architecture in Tamil Nadu, while Narasimhavarman I created the monolithic rathas at Mamallapuram. Statement three is incorrect because the Shore Temple is a structural stone temple built using dressed blocks of granite rather than being carved out of a single monolithic rock boulder. The Shore Temple stands as an architectural marvel exhibiting early structural masonry design commissioned during the reign of Narasimhavarman II.
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