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During the reign of which of the Pallava kings was the shore temple at Mahabalipuram built?

  1. A
    Paramesvaravarman I
  2. B
    Mahendravarman II
  3. C
    Narasimhavarman I
  4. D
    Narasimhavarman II

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The Shore Temple at Mahabalipuram (Mamallapuram) was constructed during the reign of the Pallava King Narasimhavarman II, who is widely known as Rajasimha (). It marks a transition from rock-cut architecture to structural stone temples in South India.

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During the reign of which of the Pallava kings was the shore temple at Mahabalipuram built?
A
Paramesvaravarman I
B
Mahendravarman II
C
Narasimhavarman I
D
Narasimhavarman II

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