| Title | Early Indian architecture style |
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| Description | Encompassing diverse regional variations, Early Indian architecture (pre-Gupta) is marked by the use of brick, timber, and stone, with a focus on religious structures like stupas and rock-cut caves. |
| Tags | Stupa Cave Chaitya Vihara Early Buddhism Jainism |
| Style ID | INHF-393583547-18-11-25-ET |
| URI | https://www.inheritage.foundation/aat/style/early-indian-architecture-style |
| API Endpoint | https://inheritage.foundation/api/v1/aat/styles/early-indian-architecture-style |
| Total Sites | 0 |
| Primary Sites | 0 |
| Created | November 19, 2025 |
| Last Updated | November 19, 2025 |
| Regions | India |
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| Time Periods | 3rd century BCE - 3rd century CE |
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| Dynasties | Maurya Dynasty Sunga Dynasty Satavahana Dynasty |
| Sacred Contexts | Buddhist stupas Jain caves Early Hindu temples |
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| Associated Deities | Buddha Yakshas Nagas Early Hindu deities |
| Primary Materials | Brick Timber Stone |
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| Architectural Features | Stupas Rock-cut caves Wooden architecture Early forms of temple architecture |
| Keywords | Stupa Cave Chaitya Vihara Early Buddhism Jainism |
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| Title | Type | Notes |
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| The Art and Architecture of the Indian Subcontinent | Book | Comprehensive survey of Indian art and architecture. |