Q. Rath Temples at Mahabalipuram were built in the reign of which Pallava ruler?
(a) Mahendravarman
(b) Narasinghvarman I
(c) Parameshwarvarman
(d) Nandivarman I
Ans: (b) Narasinghvarman I
Explanation:
The Rath Temples at Mahabalipuram were built in the reign of (b) Narasimhavarman I. Narasimhavarman I, also known as Mamalla, was a prominent ruler of the Pallava dynasty who reigned during the 7th century CE. He was a patron of art, architecture, and literature. The Rath Temples, also known as the Pancha Rathas or Five Rathas, are monolithic rock-cut temples located in Mahabalipuram, Tamil Nadu, India. These magnificent structures were sculpted under the patronage of Narasimhavarman I and are considered remarkable examples of Pallava architecture.