| Title | Pala-Sena architecture style |
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| Description | Eastern Indian architectural style flourishing under the Pala and Sena dynasties, known for its distinctive curvilinear rooflines, refined stucco work, and integration of Buddhist and Hindu iconography. |
| Tags | Bengal Architecture Pala Art Buddhist Art Hindu Temple Pala Sena Bengal Buddhist architecture Hindu architecture Terracotta |
| Style ID | INHF-451090096-18-11-25-PU |
| URI | https://www.inheritage.foundation/aat/style/pala-sena-architecture-style |
| API Endpoint | https://inheritage.foundation/api/v1/aat/styles/pala-sena-architecture-style |
| Total Sites | 0 |
| Primary Sites | 0 |
| Created | November 19, 2025 |
| Last Updated | November 19, 2025 |
| Regions | Bengal Bihar Bangladesh Jharkhand |
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| Time Periods | 8th-12th century CE |
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| Dynasties | Pala Dynasty Sena Dynasty Pala dynasty Sena dynasty |
| Sacred Contexts | Buddhist Monasteries Hindu Temples Buddhist monasteries Hindu temples |
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| Associated Deities | Buddha Tara Vishnu Shiva |
| Primary Materials | Brick Terracotta Stucco Basalt |
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| Architectural Features | Curvilinear Roof Elaborate Stucco Decoration Terracotta Plaques Panchayatana Layout Curvilinear towers Elaborate carvings Terracotta plaques Emphasis on sculpture |
| Keywords | Bengal Architecture Pala Art Buddhist Art Hindu Temple Pala Sena Bengal Buddhist architecture Hindu architecture Terracotta |
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| Title | Type | Notes |
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| Art of Eastern India, 300-800 | Book | Comprehensive overview of art and architecture during the Pala period. |
| Indian Art | Book | Sections on Pala and Sena art and architecture |