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Which Pallava ruler founded the city of Mahabalipuram and built several temples there?

  1. Narasimhavarman

  2. Simhavishnu Avanisimha

  3. Siva-Skandavaram

  4. Mahendra Vaarman I
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Narasimhavarman I (also known as Mamalla) founded Mahabalipuram (also called Mamallapuram) and built several rock-cut temples and monuments there, including the famous Shore Temple. He was a great patron of art and architecture.

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