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Narasimhavarman I, who acceded the Pallava throne around 640 CE, was also known as:

APulakesin
BDhanga
CMamalla
DRajasimha
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. Mamalla
1. Mahabalipuram is named Mamallapuram after him. 2. He was Mamalla. 3. Rajasimha built the shore temple later. _Source: syllabus An Introduction to Indian Art, Chapter 6, Temple Architecture and Sculpture._
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