The Rathas of Mahabalipuram, the rock- cut architecture, were built by a king of the dynasty of
A
Chola
B
Hoysala
C
Pallava
D
Rashtrakuta
Correct Answer: Pallava
The five structures each chiselled in the shape of rathas or chariots out of large block of stone or monolith of granite typifies monolithic Indian rock-cut architecture that dates back to the 7th century during the reign of the Pallava dynasty.