| Title | Gupta Period Rock-Cut architecture style |
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| Description | Gupta period rock-cut architecture, flourishing in North and Central India, is characterized by refined carvings, integration of Hindu iconography, and nascent Nagara elements. |
| Tags | Gupta rock-cut cave classical iconography |
| Style ID | INHF-802971156-18-11-25-GT |
| URI | https://www.inheritage.foundation/aat/styles/gupta-period-rock-cut-architecture-style |
| API Endpoint | https://inheritage.foundation/api/v1/aat/styles/gupta-period-rock-cut-architecture-style |
| Total Sites | 1 |
| Primary Sites | 0 |
| Created | November 19, 2025 |
| Last Updated | November 19, 2025 |
| Regions | Madhya Pradesh Maharashtra Uttar Pradesh |
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| Time Periods | 4th-6th century CE |
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| Dynasties | Gupta Empire |
| Sacred Contexts | Hindu temples Buddhist monasteries |
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| Associated Deities | Vishnu Shiva Buddha |
| Primary Materials | Sandstone Basalt |
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| Architectural Features | Cave temples Pillared halls Sculptural reliefs Emerging Nagara shikhara forms |
| Keywords | Gupta rock-cut cave classical iconography |
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| Title | Type | Notes |
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| The Art of the Gupta Empire | Book | Details Gupta art and architecture. |
| Site Name | Status | Confidence |
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| Meghna Cave Temple Bhalukpong | Secondary | 100% |