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?
A.Varaha Cave
B.Ramanuja Cave
C.Adivaraha Cave✓ Correct
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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