| Title | Indic Buddhist architecture style |
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| Description | Evolving from ancient Indian building traditions, Buddhist architecture prioritizes monastic complexes, stupas, and chaityas, reflecting the principles of Dharma and Sangha. |
| Tags | Stupa Chaitya Vihara Dharma Sangha Karma Nirvana Buddhist art Torana |
| Style ID | INHF-066699495-18-11-25-IB |
| URI | https://www.inheritage.foundation/aat/styles/indic-buddhist-architecture-style |
| API Endpoint | https://inheritage.foundation/api/v1/aat/styles/indic-buddhist-architecture-style |
| Total Sites | 2 |
| Primary Sites | 0 |
| Created | November 19, 2025 |
| Last Updated | November 19, 2025 |
| Regions | Bihar Uttar Pradesh Maharashtra India Nepal Tibet Southeast Asia |
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| Time Periods | 3rd Century BCE 12th Century CE 3rd century BCE-12th century CE |
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| Dynasties | Maurya Dynasty Shunga Dynasty Kushana Dynasty Gupta Dynasty Pala Dynasty |
| Sacred Contexts | Buddhism Monasteries Stupas Chaityas Buddhist monasteries |
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| Associated Deities | Buddha Bodhisattvas Tara |
| Primary Materials | Brick Stone Wood |
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| Architectural Features | Stupas Chaitya halls Viharas Toranas Vedikas Chaitya arches |
| Keywords | Stupa Chaitya Vihara Dharma Sangha Karma Nirvana Buddhist art Torana |
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| Title | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Architecture: Buddhist and Hindu Periods | Book | General survey of early Indian architecture. |
| Indian Buddhist Art | Book |
| Site Name | Status | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Drepung Monastery Lhasa Tibet | Secondary | 100% |
| Khalchayan Temple Ruins Lebap Turkmenistan | Secondary | 100% |