| Title | Nalanda architecture style |
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| Description | Characterized by its monastic universities, Nalanda architecture emphasizes structured learning spaces, residential quarters, and communal areas, influencing Buddhist institutions across Asia. |
| Tags | Vihara Sangharama Stupa Chaitya Monasticism Education Monastic Brick construction Educational University Brick Monastic architecture University design Buddhist learning |
| Style ID | INHF-243399306-18-11-25-NE |
| URI | https://www.inheritage.foundation/aat/styles/nalanda-architecture-style |
| API Endpoint | https://inheritage.foundation/api/v1/aat/styles/nalanda-architecture-style |
| Total Sites | 4 |
| Primary Sites | 1 |
| Created | November 19, 2025 |
| Last Updated | November 19, 2025 |
| Regions | Bihar |
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| Time Periods | 5th Century CE 12th Century CE 5th-12th century CE 5th century CE 6th century CE 7th century CE 8th century CE 9th century CE 10th century CE 11th century CE 12th century CE |
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| Dynasties | Gupta Dynasty Pala Dynasty Gupta Empire Pala Empire |
| Sacred Contexts | Mahayana Buddhism Monasteries Universities Buddhist monasteries Educational institutions Buddhist Monasteries Educational Institutions |
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| Associated Deities | Buddha Tara Manjushri Bodhisattvas |
| Primary Materials | Brick Stone |
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| Architectural Features | Central stupa Lecture halls Residential cells Libraries Courtyards Central courtyard Cells for monks Stupas Viharas Lecture Halls Residential Cells Monastic cells Systematic planning |
| Keywords | Vihara Sangharama Stupa Chaitya Monasticism Education Monastic Brick construction Educational University Brick Monastic architecture University design Buddhist learning |
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| Title | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Nalanda: A Guide to the Ruins | Book | Archaeological survey and historical context. |
| Nalanda: A Guide to the Ruins and Museum | Book | Overview of the architectural remains at Nalanda. |
| Site Name | Status | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Sakya Monastery Shigatse Tibet | Primary | 100% |
| Drepung Monastery Lhasa Tibet | Secondary | 100% |
| Tashilhunpo Monastery Shigatse Tibet | Secondary | 100% |
| Tepe Narenj Monastery Kabul Afghanistan | Secondary | 100% |