Which one of the following temple complexes of India does not represen

Which one of the following temple complexes of India does not represent the typical Nagara style ?

Tigawa, Madhya Pradesh
Nachna, Rajasthan
Deogarh, Uttar Pradesh
Mammalapuram, Tamil Nadu
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UPSC CAPF – 2010
The correct option is D) Mammalapuram, Tamil Nadu.
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.
Tigawa (Kankali Devi Temple), Nachna (Parvati Temple), and Deogarh (Dashavatara Temple) are all sites featuring temples from the Gupta period (4th-6th centuries CE) which are considered early examples or transitional forms of the Nagara style of temple architecture in North India.
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