Which of the following cities was the capital of the Pallavas?
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is Option 4 i.e. Kanchipuram.
Kanchipuram was the illustrious capital city of the Pallava dynasty. Located in present-day Tamil Nadu, Kanchipuram flourished under the Pallavas as a significant center of art, architecture, learning, and religion from the 3rd to the 9th centuries CE. Many magnificent temples, like the Kailasanathar Temple and the Vaikuntha Perumal Temple, were built here by Pallava kings, showcasing their patronage of Dravidian architecture. Its historical and cultural significance earned it the title "City of a Thousand Temples."