Who established Mahabalipuram?

Pallava
Pandya
Chola
Chalukya

The correct answer is: A. Pallava

The Pallavas were a dynasty of South Indian kings who ruled from the 3rd to the 9th centuries CE. They were the first major dynasty to rule over the Tamil country, and they left a lasting legacy in the form of their temples, sculptures, and architecture.

Mahabalipuram, also known as Mamallapuram, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site located on the Coromandel Coast of India. It was founded by the Pallava king Narasimhavarman I in the 7th century CE, and it served as a port city and a center of trade and commerce. Mahabalipuram is famous for its rock-cut temples, which are some of the finest examples of Pallava art and architecture.

The other options are incorrect because:

  • The Pandyas were a dynasty of South Indian kings who ruled from the 6th to the 13th centuries CE. They were the main rivals of the Pallavas, and they fought many wars against them.
  • The Cholas were a dynasty of South Indian kings who ruled from the 9th to the 13th centuries CE. They were the most powerful dynasty in South India during their time, and they conquered much of the subcontinent.
  • The Chalukyas were a dynasty of South Indian kings who ruled from the 6th to the 12th centuries CE. They were the main rivals of the Pallavas and the Cholas, and they fought many wars against them.