The monumental 'Shore Temple' at Mahabalipuram is considered unique among Pallava architecture because of which reason?
A. It features a circular dome modeled on Buddhist chaityas
B. It contains no images or idols of any Hindu deities
C. It is entirely carved out of an offshore live coral reef
D. It is one of the earliest structural stone temples of South India, rather than rock-cut
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Unlike the rock-cut cave rathas of Mahabalipuram, the Shore Temple is a free-standing structural temple built out of dressed granite blocks.
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