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CDS 2024 · PYQ · Ancient India / Pallava Art and Architecture · hard

The royal portraits of Simhavishnu and Mahendravarman are found in which cave temple at Mamallapuram?

  1. A.Varaha Cave
  2. B.Ramanuja Cave
  3. C.Adivaraha Cave✓ Correct
  4. D.Trimurti Cave

Explanation

The Adivaraha Cave Temple at Mamallapuram (Mahabalipuram), excavated under the Pallavas, contains rare royal portrait panels of the Pallava kings Simhavishnu (with his queens) and Mahendravarman I (with his queens), each identified by accompanying labels. These are among the earliest royal portrait sculptures in South Indian rock-cut architecture.
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