| Title | Post-Gupta Bengal architecture style |
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| Description | Characterized by regional adaptations of Gupta-era forms, this style in Bengal saw increased use of brick and terracotta, often featuring curvilinear rooflines and elaborate ornamentation. |
| Tags | Bengal Post-Gupta Brick Terracotta Curvilinear |
| Style ID | INHF-081999804-18-11-25-PU |
| URI | https://www.inheritage.foundation/aat/styles/post-gupta-bengal-architecture-style |
| API Endpoint | https://inheritage.foundation/api/v1/aat/styles/post-gupta-bengal-architecture-style |
| Total Sites | 1 |
| Primary Sites | 0 |
| Created | November 19, 2025 |
| Last Updated | November 19, 2025 |
| Regions | Bengal |
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| Time Periods | 7th-12th century CE |
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| Dynasties | Gauda Kingdom Pala Dynasty Sena Dynasty |
| Sacred Contexts | Buddhist monasteries Hindu temples |
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| Associated Deities | Buddha Tara Hindu deities |
| Primary Materials | Brick Terracotta Stone |
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| Architectural Features | Curvilinear roof Terracotta plaques Elaborate ornamentation Triratha plan |
| Keywords | Bengal Post-Gupta Brick Terracotta Curvilinear |
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| Title | Type | Notes |
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| History of Bengal (R.C. Majumdar) | Book |
| Site Name | Status | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Moghalmari Monastery | Secondary | 100% |