Pioneers of rock-cut architecture in Mamallapuram and backers of the Bhakti movement.
A significant portion of the text is dedicated to the Pallavas of Kanchi. Dharmarajan analyzes their monumental rock-cut architecture in Mahabalipuram and their role in nurturing the Bhakti movement through the Alvars and Nayanars. This transition marked a shift from Buddhism and Jainism toward Hinduism in the region. 3. The Imperial Cholas and Pandyas tamilnadu history by j dharmarajan pdf free download