| Title | Ancient Indian University architecture style |
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| Description | Ancient Indian universities, like Nalanda and Takshashila, featured complex layouts with residential quarters, lecture halls, libraries, and stupas, reflecting a focus on holistic education and community living. |
| Tags | University Nalanda Takshashila Education Monastery Ancient India |
| Style ID | INHF-551199265-18-11-25-AS |
| URI | https://www.inheritage.foundation/aat/styles/ancient-indian-university-architecture-style |
| API Endpoint | https://inheritage.foundation/api/v1/aat/styles/ancient-indian-university-architecture-style |
| Total Sites | 1 |
| Primary Sites | 0 |
| Created | November 19, 2025 |
| Last Updated | November 19, 2025 |
| Regions | Bihar Punjab (Pakistan) Other educational centers across India |
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| Time Periods | 5th Century CE 6th Century CE 7th Century CE 8th Century CE 9th Century CE 10th Century CE 11th Century CE 12th Century CE |
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| Dynasties | Gupta Empire Pala Empire Other regional dynasties |
| Sacred Contexts | Buddhist monasteries Hindu educational institutions Jain educational institutions |
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| Associated Deities | Buddha Saraswati Other deities associated with learning |
| Primary Materials | Brick Stone |
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| Architectural Features | Residential cells Lecture halls Libraries Stupas Courtyards Assembly halls |
| Keywords | University Nalanda Takshashila Education Monastery Ancient India |
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| Title | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Nalanda: Dawn of the Asian Renaissance | Book | Detailed account of Nalanda University's architecture and history. |
| Site Name | Status | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Sharda Peeth Neelum Valley | Secondary | 100% |