| Title | Local Bihari Vernacular architecture styleRare |
|---|---|
| Description | Characterized by the use of locally available materials and techniques, adapted to the climate and cultural context of Bihar. |
| Also Known As | Indo-Islamic military. Blends Islamic forms with pre-existing Indian elements. Islamic Architecture Rajput Military Architecture Mughal Architecture Sultanate Architecture Pashtun Influence Local Bihari Vernacular Architecture Traces of earlier Hindu Buddhist temple architecture (repurposed elements) |
| Tags | Vernacular Regional Sustainable Traditional |
| Style ID | INHF-STY-0037416170-21:01:32:18:02:19:LBVAS |
| URI | https://www.inheritage.foundation/aat/styles/local-bihari-vernacular-architecture-style |
| API Endpoint | https://www.inheritage.foundation/api/v1/aat/local-bihari-vernacular-architecture-style |
| Total Sites | 1 |
| Primary Sites | 0 |
| Created | November 19, 2025 |
| Last Updated | November 29, 2025 |
| Regions | Bihar |
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| Time Periods | Varies |
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| Sacred Contexts | Domestic Community |
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| Primary Materials | Mud Bamboo Wood Thatch Brick |
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| Architectural Features | Sloping roofs Courtyards Earthen walls |
| Keywords | Vernacular Regional Sustainable Traditional |
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| Title | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Vernacular Architecture of Bihar | Article | Study of local building traditions. |
| Site Name | Status | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Munger Fort Munger | Secondary | 100% |