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प्रश्न
The Pallava period recorded brilliant achievements in the fields of literature, art and architecture. In this context explain:
Contributions in the field of architecture.
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उत्तर
Contributions in the field of architecture: Many magnificent temples were built by the Pallava kings. Under the Pallava rulers; of Kanchipuram, two forms of temple-architecture were evolved in the South the rock-cut, and the structural shrinks. The rock-cut architecture includes two types of shrine the Mandapas and the Rathas. Mandapas are open pavilions with one or more cells in the back-wall. This type of architecture is found in places like Pallavaram, Trichinopoly, and Dalavanur. Rathas are monolithic shrines. The best examples of monolithic shrines or Rathas are found at Mahabalipuram in Tamilnadu.
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