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Group of Monuments at Mahabalipuram
Mahabalipuram preserves Pallava-period rock-cut and structural monuments along the Tamil coast, including rathas, cave temples and the Shore Temple.
Key points
- Located in Tamil Nadu
- Associated with the Pallava dynasty
- Includes rock-cut and structural monuments
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India
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Sources and verification
- [1] Archaeological Survey of India — Archaeological Survey of India, Ministry of Culture, Government of India Government Portal View source
Last verified: 25/10/2026