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    Consider the following statements regarding the Shore Temple

    1. It was built during the Pallava dynasty period.

    2. It is designated as a UNESCO World Heritage site. 

    Select the correct statement.

    1 only

    Incorrect Answer

    2 only

    Incorrect Answer

    Both

    Correct Answer

    None

    Incorrect Answer
    Explanation:

    The historic Shore Temple in Mamallapuramhas achieved a significant milestone by becoming India's first Green Energy Archaeological Site.

    • It is a historic temple complex located in Mamallapuram (Mahabalipuram), Tamil Nadu

    • It is dedicated to Lord Shiva and Lord Vishnu.

    • It was built probably in the reign of Narasimhavarman II, also known as Rajasimha (Pallava ruler) who reigned from 700 to 728 CE.

    • Shore Temple is one among a number of Hindu monuments at Mahabalipuram, on the Coromandel Coast of Tamil Nadu.

    • It is one of the oldest structural excellence (rock-cut) stone temples of the South India.

    • The Mamallapuram monuments and temples, including the Shore Temple complex, were collectively designated a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1984.

    Hence both statements are correct. 


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