| Title | Bengal architecture style |
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| Description | Bengal architecture, influenced by the region's climate and materials, showcases curved roofs, terracotta ornamentation, and distinct temple typologies like Navaratna and Chala. |
| Tags | Bengal architecture Terracotta Curved roof Chala Navaratna |
| Style ID | INHF-009322225-18-11-25-BT |
| URI | https://www.inheritage.foundation/aat/styles/bengal-architecture-style |
| API Endpoint | https://inheritage.foundation/api/v1/aat/styles/bengal-architecture-style |
| Total Sites | 2 |
| Primary Sites | 0 |
| Created | November 19, 2025 |
| Last Updated | November 19, 2025 |
| Regions | West Bengal Bangladesh |
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| Time Periods | Medieval Period Early Modern Period |
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| Sacred Contexts | Hindu temples Mosques Domestic architecture |
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| Primary Materials | Brick Terracotta Wood |
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| Architectural Features | Curved roofs Terracotta ornamentation Chala style Navaratna style |
| Keywords | Bengal architecture Terracotta Curved roof Chala Navaratna |
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| Title | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Banglapedia | encyclopedia | General information on Bengal architecture. |
| Site Name | Status | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Dakshineswar Kali Temple Kolkata | Secondary | 100% |
| Moghalmari Monastery | Secondary | 100% |