| Title | Post-Gupta Bengal architecture styleRare |
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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. |
| Also Known As | Triratha Buddhist Monastery Architecture with Vajrayana Influences Vajrayana Buddhist Style Post-Gupta Period Architecture Triratha Architecture Buddhist Monastery Design Tantric Buddhist Motifs Gupta Period Influences |
| Tags | Bengal Post-Gupta Brick Terracotta Curvilinear |
| Style ID | INHF-STY-7127873210-20:20:30:12:07:20:PGBAS |
| URI | https://www.inheritage.foundation/aat/styles/post-gupta-bengal-architecture-style |
| API Endpoint | https://inheritage.foundation/api/v1/aat/post-gupta-bengal-architecture-style |
| Total Sites | 1 |
| Primary Sites | 0 |
| Created | November 19, 2025 |
| Last Updated | November 29, 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 | |
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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% |