Q. Who founded Mahabalipuram?
Answer:
Narasimha Varman
Notes: Mahabalipuram, also known as Mamallapuram, was founded by 7th-century CE Pallava king, Narasimha Varman, also called Mamalla (“great wrestler”), for whom the town was named. At present, it is a town in Kancheepuram district of Tamil Nadu. It is famous for the Shore Temple, with thousands of sculptures to the glory of Shiva.