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title: Pancha Ratha, Mahabalipuram
author: Jean-Pierre Dalbéra
source: https://www.worldhistory.org/image/4127/pancha-ratha-mahabalipuram/
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license: Creative Commons Attribution (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0)
updated: 1970-01-01
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# Pancha Ratha, Mahabalipuram

_Authored by Jean-Pierre Dalbéra_

## Image File

[![Pancha Ratha, Mahabalipuram](https://www.worldhistory.org/uploads/images/4127.jpg)](https://www.worldhistory.org/uploads/images/4127.jpg)

## Image Caption

Pancha Ratha or five chariots is a group of monuments bearing the signs of the architectural supremacy during the ruling of Pallava Dynasty in Mahabaipuram, [India](https://www.worldhistory.org/india/). The creation of Pancha Ratha started during the reign of Pallava King Mahendravarman I (600 CE – 630 CE) and was completed by his son King Narasimhavarman I (630 CE – 680 CE).

## Cite This Work

### APA
Dalbéra, J. (2015, October 15). Pancha Ratha, Mahabalipuram. *World History Encyclopedia*. <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/4127/pancha-ratha-mahabalipuram/>
### Chicago
Dalbéra, Jean-Pierre. "Pancha Ratha, Mahabalipuram." *World History Encyclopedia*, October 15, 2015. <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/4127/pancha-ratha-mahabalipuram/>.
### MLA
Dalbéra, Jean-Pierre. "Pancha Ratha, Mahabalipuram." *World History Encyclopedia*, 15 Oct 2015, <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/4127/pancha-ratha-mahabalipuram/>.

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