Final answer:
The correct answer is C) Rathas, which are monolithic temples carved from a single piece of rock to resemble chariots, and are distinctive to the city of Mamallapuram in India.
Step-by-step explanation:
The question refers to a Hindu temple that is cut out of solid rock and fashioned to resemble a chariot. The correct answer is C) Rathas. Rathas are indeed monolithic temple complexes that are carved out of a single rock to create temple forms and are found in the city of Mamallapuram (Mahabalipuram), Tamil Nadu, India. They are attributed to the reign of the Pallava king Narasimhavarman I (630–668 AD) and his successors. While 'Stupa' refers to a dome-shaped building erected as a Buddhist shrine, 'Vihara' is a term for Buddhist monasteries, and 'Mandapa' is a pillared outdoor hall of a Hindu temple, none distinctly describe a rock-cut temple shaped like a chariot, which is specific to the Rathas.