| Title | Ancient Indian Urban Planning architecture style |
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| Description | Characterized by grid-patterned streets, sophisticated drainage systems, and standardized brick construction, reflecting advanced civic engineering and social organization in ancient India. |
| Tags | Urban planning Grid pattern Drainage Brick construction Citadel |
| Style ID | INHF-378213340-18-11-25-AC |
| URI | https://www.inheritage.foundation/aat/styles/ancient-indian-urban-planning-architecture-style |
| API Endpoint | https://inheritage.foundation/api/v1/aat/styles/ancient-indian-urban-planning-architecture-style |
| Total Sites | 1 |
| Primary Sites | 0 |
| Created | November 19, 2025 |
| Last Updated | November 19, 2025 |
| Regions | Indus Valley Gangetic Plains |
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| Time Periods | 3300-1700 BCE 600 BCE - 200 CE |
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| Dynasties | Maurya Dynasty Sunga Dynasty |
| Sacred Contexts | Civic centers Residential areas Public baths |
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| Primary Materials | Brick Stone |
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| Architectural Features | Grid-patterned streets Drainage systems Standardized brick sizes Citadels Granaries |
| Keywords | Urban planning Grid pattern Drainage Brick construction Citadel |
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| Title | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| The Archaeology of Early Historic South Asia: The Emergence of Cities and States | Book |
| Site Name | Status | Confidence |
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| Anuradhapura Ancient City North Central Province Sri Lanka | Secondary | 100% |