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Which of the follwoing statement(s) provide(s) correct information about the Dravidian style of temple architecture?

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This architectural style emerged in the northern part of the India.
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Various kingdoms and empires like the Cholas, Cheras, Kakatiyas, and Pallavas among others contributed to the development of Dravidian architecture.
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The most distinctive difference in this architectural style relative to others is the use of a shorter and more pyramidal tower over the garbhagriha.
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The majority of the existing structures are located in Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, and Telengana.
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B Various kingdoms and empires like the Cholas, Cheras, Kakatiyas, and Pallavas among others contributed to the development of Dravidian architecture.
C The most distinctive difference in this architectural style relative to others is the use of a shorter and more pyramidal tower over the garbhagriha.
D The majority of the existing structures are located in Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, and Telengana.
The dravidian style of temple architecture can be seen in South-Indian states while the Nagara style is seen in the Northern Indian states. All major kingdoms that ruled South-India have immensely contributed to the development of the Dravidian style. The most distinctive feature compared to other styles is the use of a shorter and more pyramidal tower over the garbhagriha. The majority of the existing structures constructed under the Dravidian style are located in Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, and Telengana.

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