Which one of the following temple complexes of India does not represent the typical Nagara style ?
[amp_mcq option1=”Tigawa, Madhya Pradesh” option2=”Nachna, Rajasthan” option3=”Deogarh, Uttar Pradesh” option4=”Mammalapuram, Tamil Nadu” correct=”option4″]
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UPSC CAPF – 2010
The temple complexes at Mammalapuram (Mahabalipuram) in Tamil Nadu were built by the Pallava dynasty and are prime examples of Dravidian style architecture. The Dravidian style is distinct from the Nagara style (Northern Indian style) primarily characterized by its vimana (pyramidal tower over the sanctum), large temple complexes with gopurams (gateway towers), mandapas, and water tanks.