Kerala-style architecture
Chola-era fortifications
Dravidian temple architecture
Mughal-influenced design
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The correct answer is: a) Kerala-style architecture.
The Padmanabhapuram Palace is a palace complex in Thuckalay, Tamil Nadu, India. It was the former capital of the Travancore kingdom. The palace is a fine example of Kerala-style architecture, which is characterized by its use of wood, stone, and intricate carvings. The palace complex is spread over an area of 100 acres and has 108 buildings. It is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Kerala.
The other options are incorrect because:
- Option b) Chola-era fortifications is incorrect because the Padmanabhapuram Palace was built in the 16th century, while the Chola dynasty ruled from the 9th to the 13th centuries.
- Option c) Dravidian temple architecture is incorrect because the Padmanabhapuram Palace is not a temple. It is a palace complex.
- Option d) Mughal-influenced design is incorrect because the Padmanabhapuram Palace was built before the Mughal Empire came to power in India.