Which of the following statements are correct regarding the Ratha Temples of Mahabalipuram 1 They ar...........

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Which of the following statements are correct regarding the Ratha Temples of Mahabalipuram.

1. They are rock cut temples made by Pallava rulers.

2. There are five rathas, one each for five pandavas.

3. It is part of the UNESCO World Heritage site inscribed by UNESCO as Group of Monuments at Mahabalipuram.

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2&3 only

1&3 only

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Explanation:

Pancha Rathas
Pancha Rathas (also known as Five Rathas or Pandava Rathas) is a monument complex at Mahabalipuram, on the Coromandel Coast of the Bay of Bengal, in the Kancheepuram district of the state of Tamil Nadu, India. Pancha Rathas is an example of monolithic Indian rock-cut architecture. Dating from the late 7th century, it is attributed to the reign of King Mahendravarman I and his son Narasimhavarman I (630–680 AD; also called Mamalla, or "great warrior") of the Pallava Kingdom. An innovation of Narasimhavarman, the structures are without any precedent in Indian architecture. The complex is under the auspices of the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) and is part of the UNESCO World Heritage site inscribed by UNESCO as Group of Monuments at Mahabalipuram.
Each of the five monuments in the Pancha Rathas complex resembles a chariot (ratha), and each is carved over a single, long stone or monolith, of granite which slopes in north-south direction with a slight incline.
Note: Second statement is wrong because there are four Rathas for 5 pandavas and one Ratha for Draupadi.