Consider the following statements 1 Rock cut temples in India were introduced by the Pallavas 2 Panc...........

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Consider the following statements:

1. Rock cut temples in India were introduced by the Pallavas.

2. Panchpandava Ratha temples are monolithic temples representing five different styles.

Which of the above statements are correct:

1 only

2 only

Both

None

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Explanation:

It was a great age of temple building. The Pallavas introduced the art of excavating temples from the rock. In fact, the Dravidian style of temple architecture began with the Pallava rule.
Mahendravarman I introduced the rock-cut temples. This style of Pallava temples are seen at places like Mandagappattu, Mahendravadi, Mamandur, Dalavanur, Tiruchirappalli, Vallam, Siyamangalam and Tirukalukkunram.
The second stage of Pallava architecture is represented by the monolithic rathas and Mandapas found at Mamallapuram. Narasimhavarman I took the credit for these wonderful architectural monuments. The five rathas, popularly called as the Panchapanadava rathas, signifies five different styles of temple architecture.