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Contribution of Pallavas to The Temple Architecture

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Temple architecture developed during the reigns of which of these South Indian dynasties?

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The Chalukyas

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The Gangas

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The Pallavas

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The Satavahanas

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The correct option is C The Pallavas
Temple architecture developed during the reigns of the Chalukya and Pallava dynasties in South India. The temples of Mahabalipuram are a testimony to this architecture.

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