Pallava dynasty

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1. What is Pallava dynasty known for?Pioneered rock-cut and structural temple architecture; Shore Temple, Mamallapuram
2. What is the dynastic period?Circa 275 CE to 897 CE
3. What is the core territory?Tondaimandalam, encompassing parts of modern Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh
4. Who were the Pallava rulers that made the kingdom strong?Mahendravarman I and his son Narasimhavarman I led the kingdom, fought wars, and expanded its territory.
5. How did the Pallavas help spread writing to other countries?They created the Pallava script, which influenced Tamil, Grantha, Khmer, and Javanese scripts.

Feudatories: Subordinate rulers or states bound by loyalty and service to a higher sovereign power.
Tondaimandalam: A historical geographical region in southeastern India, central to the Pallava kingdom's domain.
Rock-cut Architecture: Sculptural or architectural forms carved directly out of solid rock, a technique advanced by the Pallavas.
Structural Temples: Temples built using stone blocks and other materials, a development that followed rock-cut architecture.