| Title | Pala architecture style |
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| Description | Emerged in the Bengal and Bihar regions of India, characterized by its influence on Buddhist art and architecture, particularly in the design of monasteries and the use of terracotta and stone. |
| Tags | Buddhist Monastery Terracotta Eastern India Stucco Vihara Sculpture Bengal Buddhist art Monasticism Vikramshila Nalanda Mahabodhi Stupa Chaitya Eastern Indian Architecture Buddhist Art |
| Style ID | INHF-858754490-18-11-25-PT |
| URI | https://www.inheritage.foundation/aat/style/pala-architecture-style |
| API Endpoint | https://inheritage.foundation/api/v1/aat/styles/pala-architecture-style |
| Total Sites | 0 |
| Primary Sites | 0 |
| Created | November 19, 2025 |
| Last Updated | November 19, 2025 |
| Regions | Bengal Bihar Arunachal Pradesh |
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| Time Periods | 8th-12th century CE 8th century CE to 12th century CE 8th-12th Century CE |
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| Dynasties | Pala Dynasty Pala |
| Sacred Contexts | Buddhist monasteries Temples Hindu temples Viharas Buddhist Monasteries Hindu Temples |
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| Associated Deities | Buddha Bodhisattvas Tara Hindu deities Vishnu Shiva Hindu Deities |
| Primary Materials | Terracotta Stone Brick |
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| Architectural Features | Elaborate carvings Curvilinear towers Monastic complexes Elaborate stucco work Sculptural ornamentation Elaborate sculptures Monastic layouts Curvilinear roofs Terracotta plaques Sculptural integration |
| Keywords | Buddhist Monastery Terracotta Eastern India Stucco Vihara Sculpture Bengal Buddhist art Monasticism Vikramshila Nalanda Mahabodhi Stupa Chaitya Eastern Indian Architecture Buddhist Art |
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| Title | Type | Notes |
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| Indian Buddhist Art | Book | |
| Indian Art | book | |
| The Art of Eastern India, 300-800 | book | Details on Pala art and architecture. |