| Title | Indic Buddhist architecture styleRare |
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| Description | Evolving from ancient Indian building traditions, Buddhist architecture prioritizes monastic complexes, stupas, and chaityas, reflecting the principles of Dharma and Sangha. |
| Also Known As | Tibetan Buddhist Monastery Architecture with Indian Nalanda Scholastic Influences Indian Nalanda Monastery Architecture Indian Buddhist Scholastic Traditions Tibetan Buddhist Architecture Indic Learning Traditions Debate Courtyard Design Kushan Temple Architecture with Indic Sculptures Indian Buddhist-Hindu Artistic Influences Indian Buddhist Temple Architecture Indian Hindu Temple Architecture Kushan-Gandharan Art Style Indian Buddhist Iconography Indian Hindu Iconography |
| Tags | Stupa Chaitya Vihara Dharma Sangha Karma Nirvana Buddhist art Torana |
| Style ID | INHF-STY-7772151895-19:42:31:12:03:21:IBAS |
| URI | https://www.inheritage.foundation/aat/styles/indic-buddhist-architecture-style |
| API Endpoint | https://inheritage.foundation/api/v1/aat/indic-buddhist-architecture-style |
| Total Sites | 2 |
| Primary Sites | 0 |
| Created | November 19, 2025 |
| Last Updated | November 29, 2025 |
| Regions | Bihar Uttar Pradesh Maharashtra India Nepal Tibet Southeast Asia |
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| Time Periods | 3rd Century BCE 12th Century CE 3rd century BCE-12th century CE |
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| Dynasties | Maurya Dynasty Shunga Dynasty Kushana Dynasty Gupta Dynasty Pala Dynasty |
| Sacred Contexts | Buddhism Monasteries Stupas Chaityas Buddhist monasteries |
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| Associated Deities | Buddha Bodhisattvas Tara |
| Keywords | Stupa Chaitya Vihara Dharma Sangha Karma Nirvana Buddhist art Torana |
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| Title | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Architecture: Buddhist and Hindu Periods | Book | General survey of early Indian architecture. |
| Indian Buddhist Art | Book |
| Site Name | Status | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Drepung Monastery Lhasa Tibet | Secondary | 100% |
| Khalchayan Temple Ruins Lebap Turkmenistan | Secondary | 100% |