| Title | Solanki architecture style |
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| Description | Solanki architecture, a regional variant of Maru-Gurjara, flourished under the Solanki dynasty in Gujarat and Rajasthan, known for its stepwells (Vavs) and intricately carved temples. |
| Tags | Gujarat architecture Stepwell Temple architecture Solanki dynasty Solanki Gujarat Temple Sandstone Carvings |
| Style ID | INHF-743836244-18-11-25-SN |
| URI | https://www.inheritage.foundation/aat/styles/solanki-architecture-style |
| API Endpoint | https://inheritage.foundation/api/v1/aat/styles/solanki-architecture-style |
| Total Sites | 2 |
| Primary Sites | 0 |
| Created | November 19, 2025 |
| Last Updated | November 19, 2025 |
| Regions | Gujarat Rajasthan |
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| Time Periods | 11th century CE 13th century CE 12th century CE |
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| Dynasties | Solanki dynasty |
| Sacred Contexts | Hindu temples Jain temples Stepwells |
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| Associated Deities | Surya Vishnu Shiva Jain Tirthankaras |
| Primary Materials | Sandstone Brick |
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| Architectural Features | Stepwells (Vavs) Intricate carvings Toranas Pillared halls Stepped wells (Vav) Nagara superstructure |
| Keywords | Gujarat architecture Stepwell Temple architecture Solanki dynasty Solanki Gujarat Temple Sandstone Carvings |
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| Title | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Architecture (Buddhist, Hindu, Jain) | book | Provides context on Jain architectural elements. |
| The Queen's Stepwell at Patan | Book | Study of Solanki stepwell architecture. |
| Site Name | Status | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Dilwara Temples Mount Abu | Secondary | 100% |
| Modhera Sun Temple Mehsana | Secondary | 100% |