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Indian Architecture sculpture and Paintings
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History
12th Grade
02/09/2018

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what was the language and script of ashokan edicts ?
Definition

Language : Prakrit

script : Brahmi

 

Term
Aihole inscriptions ?
Definition
  1. Found in KA,1st cap of Cap Chalukyas
  2. written in Sanskrit and in Kannada script
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Features of Temple during First stage ?
Definition
  1. Flat roof
  2. square in shape
  3. shallow pillars 
  4. low platform
  5. temple no.17 at sanchi
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2nd stage developments of temple?
Definition
  • Platforms were higher or upraised
  • two storied temples
  • covered ambulatory passageway
  • similar to stage 1
  • eg nachna kuthura in MP
Term

What were the characterstics of third Phase?

 

Definition

emergence of shikharas

emergence of panchayatan style

Panchayatan style - 4 subsidiary shrines along with temple of Principle diety

Term
what are the temples in kashmir?
Definition

Martand sun temple anantanag

Awantipora awantisvamin svara

Pandrethan Srinagar

Mamleshwar temple

 

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