| Title | Mauryan architecture style |
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| Description | Characterized by monumental structures, polished sandstone pillars bearing edicts, and early stupas, reflecting the patronage of Emperor Ashoka and the spread of Buddhism. |
| Tags | Pillar Stupa Ashoka Edict Polished sandstone Mauryan Buddhism Lomas Rishi Cave |
| Style ID | INHF-718781551-18-11-25-MT |
| URI | https://www.inheritage.foundation/aat/styles/mauryan-architecture-style |
| API Endpoint | https://inheritage.foundation/api/v1/aat/styles/mauryan-architecture-style |
| Total Sites | 3 |
| Primary Sites | 0 |
| Created | November 19, 2025 |
| Last Updated | November 19, 2025 |
| Regions | Bihar Uttar Pradesh Madhya Pradesh |
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| Time Periods | 4th century BCE-2nd century BCE 3rd century BCE 2nd century BCE 322-185 BCE |
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| Dynasties | Mauryan Dynasty Mauryan dynasty Maurya Dynasty |
| Sacred Contexts | Buddhist monasteries Stupas Pillar edicts Early Buddhist sites Royal palaces |
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| Associated Deities | Buddha Yakshas |
| Primary Materials | Sandstone Brick Timber |
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| Architectural Features | Pillars with animal capitals Stupas Rock-cut caves Palaces Stupa Pillar Rock-cut cave Polsihed sandstone Polished stone surfaces |
| Keywords | Pillar Stupa Ashoka Edict Polished sandstone Mauryan Buddhism Lomas Rishi Cave |
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| Title | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Architecture (Buddhist and Hindu Periods) | Book | |
| A History of Indian Architecture | Book | Overview of Mauryan architectural contributions. |
| Site Name | Status | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Mihintale Buddhist Monastery Anuradhapura Sri Lanka | Secondary | 100% |
| Sisupalgarh Fort Bhubaneswar | Secondary | 100% |
| Sri Maha Bodhi Mahamevnawa Anuradhapura Sri Lanka | Secondary | 100% |