Mahabalipuram, the city earlier known as Mamallapuram was founded by the Pallava king Narasimhavarman I in the 7th century AD. Among the three historical sites which will be visited by Modi and Xi includes Pancha Rathas (Five Chariots monument complex). "We are happy that our area got cleaned as Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping are likely to visit soon. In 2014, the Chinese President was welcomed at Ahembdabad, during which he had visited the Sabarmati riverfront. The Chinese President will arrive at the Chennai International Airport on Friday afternoon.

Source: dna October 10, 2019 16:41 UTC