The correct answer is: b) Narasimhavarman I.
Narasimhavarman I, also known as Narasimhavarman Mahamalla, was a Pallava king who ruled from 630 to 668 CE. He was the son of Mahendravarman I and the grandson of Simhavishnu. Narasimhavarman I was a great warrior and a patron of the arts. He is best known for building the famous shore temples at Mamallapuram.
The shore temples at Mamallapuram are a group of seven Hindu temples located on the Bay of Bengal in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. The temples were built during the reign of Narasimhavarman I and are considered to be some of the finest examples of Pallava architecture. The temples are carved out of rock and are decorated with intricate sculptures.
The shore temples are a UNESCO World Heritage Site and are one of the most popular tourist destinations in India.
The other options are incorrect because:
- Mahendravarman I was the father of Narasimhavarman I and ruled from 600 to 630 CE.
- Paramesvaravarman I was the son of Narasimhavarman I and ruled from 668 to 695 CE.
- Nandivarman II was the grandson of Narasimhavarman I and ruled from 731 to 795 CE.