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What is the other name of Mahaballipuram

  1. Chennai Pattinapakkam

  2. Mammallapuram

  3. Poombuhar

  4. Pondicherry
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Mahabalipuram was originally called Mamallapuram, meaning 'city of the great wrestler' (Mamallan was Narasimha Varman's title). The town was built by Narasimha Varman I and features famous rock-cut temples and sculptures. Chennai Pattinam, Poompuhar, and Pondicherry are different locations - Poompuhar was an ancient Chola port, while Pondicherry was a French colony.

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