| Title | Indian Administrative architecture styleRare |
|---|---|
| Description | Indian administrative architecture encompasses structures designed for governance, characterized by durable materials, functional layouts, and symbolic elements reflecting the ruling power's authority and cultural values. |
| Also Known As | Loulan Kingdom Architecture with Indian Buddhist Administrative Influences Indian Buddhist Architecture Central Asian Oasis City Design Indian Administrative Traditions Loulan Kingdom Architecture |
| Tags | Durbar Fort Gateway Administration Royal |
| Style ID | INHF-STY-8318661103-13:52:24:18:02:22:IAAS |
| URI | https://www.inheritage.foundation/aat/styles/indian-administrative-architecture-style |
| API Endpoint | https://www.inheritage.foundation/api/v1/aat/indian-administrative-architecture-style |
| Total Sites | 1 |
| Primary Sites | 0 |
| Created | November 19, 2025 |
| Last Updated | November 29, 2025 |
External References
Regions
| Regions | Pan-India |
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Historical Context
| Time Periods | 3rd century BCE 18th century CE |
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| Dynasties | Maurya Dynasty Gupta Dynasty Mughal Empire Loulan Kingdom |
Sacred Context
| Sacred Contexts | Royal courts Administrative centers Forts |
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| Associated Deities | Royal deities specific to the ruling dynasty |
Architectural Details
| Primary Materials | Stone Brick Timber |
|---|---|
| Architectural Features | Durbar halls Fortifications Gateways Public squares |
Keywords
| Keywords | Durbar Fort Gateway Administration Royal |
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Recommended Sources
| Title | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Architecture | Book | General overview of administrative buildings in India. |
Heritage Sites (1)
| Site Name | Status | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Loulan Ancient City Ruoqiang Xinjiang China | Secondary | 100% |
See Also
Related Materials
Stone
Brick
Timber
Related Features
Durbar halls
Fortifications
Gateways
Public squares
Example Sites
How to Identify Indian Administrative architecture style
- Look for characteristic features: Durbar halls, Fortifications, Gateways.
- Verify geographic location: Indian Administrative architecture style architecture is typically found in Pan-India.
- Examine construction materials: Indian Administrative architecture style typically uses Stone and Brick.
- Consider historical context: This style dates from 3rd century BCE.
- Compare with documented examples: 1 heritage sites use this architectural style.