| Title | Deccan Regional architecture style |
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| Description | Deccan regional architecture represents a synthesis of various styles, reflecting the diverse dynasties and cultural influences that have shaped the Deccan Plateau, often incorporating basalt and distinctive regional adaptations. |
| Tags | Deccan Sultanates Cave architecture Temple architecture Fort architecture Indo-Islamic architecture |
| Style ID | INHF-704968923-18-11-25-DC |
| URI | https://www.inheritage.foundation/aat/styles/deccan-regional-architecture-style |
| API Endpoint | https://inheritage.foundation/api/v1/aat/styles/deccan-regional-architecture-style |
| Total Sites | 1 |
| Primary Sites | 0 |
| Created | November 19, 2025 |
| Last Updated | November 19, 2025 |
| Regions | Maharashtra Karnataka Telangana Andhra Pradesh |
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| Time Periods | 6th century CE 7th century CE 8th century CE 9th century CE 10th century CE 11th century CE 12th century CE 13th century CE 14th century CE 15th century CE 16th century CE 17th century CE 18th century CE |
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| Dynasties | Chalukya dynasty Rashtrakuta dynasty Yadava dynasty Kakatiya dynasty Bahmani Sultanate Vijayanagara Empire Maratha Empire |
| Sacred Contexts | Hindu temples Buddhist caves Jain temples Islamic mosques and tombs |
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| Associated Deities | Shiva Vishnu Devi Buddha Jinas |
| Primary Materials | Basalt Granite Laterite |
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| Architectural Features | Mixed styles Regional adaptations Fortified structures Elaborate carvings Water management systems |
| Keywords | Deccan Sultanates Cave architecture Temple architecture Fort architecture Indo-Islamic architecture |
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| Title | Type | Notes |
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| The Art and Architecture of the Indian Subcontinent | book | Provides an overview of Deccan architectural styles. |
| Site Name | Status | Confidence |
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| Tulja Bhavani Temple Tuljapur | Secondary | 100% |