| Title | Hindu Shahi architecture style |
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| Description | The Hindu Shahi style, prevalent in the northwest Indian subcontinent, blends indigenous traditions with influences from Gandhara, characterized by distinctive temple forms and construction techniques. |
| Tags | Shahi Kashmir Gandhara Temple Pinnacle |
| Style ID | INHF-605973670-18-11-25-HS |
| URI | https://www.inheritage.foundation/aat/styles/hindu-shahi-architecture-style |
| API Endpoint | https://inheritage.foundation/api/v1/aat/styles/hindu-shahi-architecture-style |
| Total Sites | 1 |
| Primary Sites | 1 |
| Created | November 19, 2025 |
| Last Updated | November 19, 2025 |
| Regions | Punjab Kashmir Khyber Pakhtunkhwa |
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| Time Periods | 8th-11th century CE |
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| Dynasties | Hindu Shahi Dynasty |
| Sacred Contexts | Hindu temples |
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| Associated Deities | Shiva Vishnu Surya Devi |
| Primary Materials | Stone Brick |
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| Architectural Features | Trefoil arches Pinnacles Piers Corbelled roofs |
| Keywords | Shahi Kashmir Gandhara Temple Pinnacle |
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| Title | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Ancient Hindu Shahi Temples of Northwestern India | Book |
| Site Name | Status | Confidence |
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| Katas Raj Temples Chakwal Punjab | Primary | 100% |