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Dynasty History
Pallava Dynasty
The Pallavas were a major South Indian dynasty known for political power, Sanskrit and Tamil cultural patronage, and early structural and rock-cut temples.
Key points
- Centred in parts of present-day Tamil Nadu
- Associated with monuments at Mahabalipuram and Kanchipuram
- Influential in the development of South Indian temple architecture
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India
India, also known as Bharat, is a diverse constitutional republic with a civilisational heritage extending across millennia and a modern democratic, scientific and cultural presence of global significance.
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- [1] Indian Culture Portal — Indian Culture Portal, Ministry of Culture, Government of India Government Portal View source
Last verified: 25/10/2026