| Title | Ancient Indian Rock-Cut architecture style |
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| Description | Involves carving structures directly from natural rock formations, showcasing intricate craftsmanship and often serving religious purposes. |
| Tags | Rock-cut Cave Temple Monastery Ancient |
| Style ID | INHF-103140589-18-11-25-AE |
| URI | https://www.inheritage.foundation/aat/styles/ancient-indian-rock-cut-architecture-style |
| API Endpoint | https://inheritage.foundation/api/v1/aat/styles/ancient-indian-rock-cut-architecture-style |
| Total Sites | 1 |
| Primary Sites | 0 |
| Created | November 19, 2025 |
| Last Updated | November 19, 2025 |
| Regions | Maharashtra Andhra Pradesh Tamil Nadu Karnataka Bihar Jammu and Kashmir |
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| Time Periods | 3rd Century BCE 2nd Century BCE 1st Century BCE 1st Century CE 2nd Century CE 3rd Century CE 4th Century CE 5th Century CE 6th Century CE 7th Century CE 8th Century CE 9th Century CE |
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| Dynasties | Maurya dynasty Satavahana dynasty Gupta dynasty Chalukya dynasty Rashtrakuta dynasty |
| Sacred Contexts | Buddhist Monastery Hindu Temple Jain Temple |
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| Associated Deities | Buddha Shiva Vishnu Mahavira |
| Primary Materials | Basalt Granite Sandstone |
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| Architectural Features | Chaitya halls Viharas Sculpted facades Pillared halls |
| Keywords | Rock-cut Cave Temple Monastery Ancient |
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| Title | Type | Notes |
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| Indian Architecture (Buddhist and Hindu Periods) | Book | Comprehensive overview of rock-cut architecture in India. |
| Site Name | Status | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Shivkhori Cave Shrine Ransoo | Secondary | 100% |