The famous monolithic rock-cut Rathas (chariots) of Mahabalipuram were carved under the patronage of which dynasty?

💡 Solution & Explanation

The rock-cut monolithic rathas and shore temples of Mahabalipuram were masterminded during the seventh century under the patronage of the Pallava rulers, particularly Narasimhavarman I. Later dynasties like the Cholas built structural temples like the Brihadisvara rather than excavating monolithic granite rathas.