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Indo Islamic Architecture in Medieval India

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Indo Islamic Architecture in Medieval India

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January 13, 2016

Indo Islamic Architecture in Medieval India Indo Islamic / Indo Saracenic Style With the advent of Islam in the Indian subcontinent around the 7th century, Indo-Islamic architecture [arr] a mixture of…

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Temple Architecture in South India – Dravida Style

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Temple Architecture in South India – Dravida Style

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January 12, 2016

Temple Architecture in South India – Dravida Style Four stages of temple architecture had been observed in South India – Mainly during the Pallava’s rule, around 6th century AD which are…

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Temples Styles in North India (Nagara Style)

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Temples Styles in North India (Nagara Style)

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January 12, 2016

Temples Styles in North India (Nagara Style) Ancient Indian temples are classified in three broad types. This classification is based on different architectural styles, employed in the construction of the…

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Cave Architecture in India (Rock Cut Caves)

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Cave Architecture in India (Rock Cut Caves)

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January 12, 2016

Cave Architecture in India (Rock Cut Caves) Cave architecture in ancient India was a product of the unique socio-religious conditions prevailing in that period. Let’s have a look at the…

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Gupta Age Art and Culture

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January 12, 2016

Gupta Age Art & Culture Guptas Guptas were Bramhanical by Religion (Hindus) with special devotion to Vishnu. They showed exemplary tolerance for both Buddhism and Jainism. Gupta Coins – king…

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Post Mauryan Art and Culture

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January 12, 2016

Post Mauryan Art India after Mauryas was a not a very remarkable period for political solidarity but it saw development of Indian culture to a great extent. After the successors…

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Mauryan Art and Culture

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January 12, 2016

Mauryan Art No significant architectural remains have been found corresponding to the period between the Harappans and the Mauryas. This is probably because buildings were not made of stone in…

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Indus Valley Civilization (2900 – 1700 BC)

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Indus Valley Civilization (2900 – 1700 BC)

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January 12, 2016

Indus Valley Civilization (2900 – 1700 BC) Also known as Bronze Age Civilization. Flourished on the basin of the Indus River & Ghaggar – Hakra River. Flourished particularly at the…

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