Nagara Architecture of Ayodhya’s Ram Temple – UPSC GS1
The grand temple at Rama Janmabhoomi in Ayodhya will follow the Nagara style of temple architecture. What is Nagara style […]
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Architecture for Mains
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Cultural heritage of Hyderabad – UPSC GS1
The story of Hyderabad City Hyderabad is popularly known as the “City of Pearls” and the “City of Nizams”, and
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Vijaynagar – UPSC GS1
Write a note on the salient features of architecture of the Vijayanagar Empire and highlight its form and influences. (200
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Pallava Caves – UPSC GS1
Tiruvannamalai district in Tamil Nadu. Once a hub of royal patronage and the capital of the Pallavas, it is a
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Modern Architecture – UPSC GS1
Do we have anything today as representative of Modern Architecture which could be compared with our old buildings? Critically examine.
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Indus Valley Civilisation – UPSC GS1
About Harappa: Harappa was an Indus Valley civilization’s urban centre. It lies on an old bank/bed of the River Ravi
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Indo-Islamic or Indo-Saracenic – UPSC GS1
What do you understand by the term ‘Indo-Islamic’ or ‘Indo-Saracenic’ architecture? How did this architecture evolve in India? Discuss. (200
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Buddh/Jain architecture – UPSC GS1
Impact of Buddhism/Jainism on architecture: Emergence of Buddhism and Jainism helped in the development of early architectural style. Buddha’s burial
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Buddhist Stupa – UPSC GS1
The Buddhist Stupas were built at places where Buddha’s remains were preserved and at the major sites where important events
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Barabar Caves – Lomas Rishi – UPSC GS1
“Lomas Rishi cave in the Barabar Hills of Bihar and gateways of some of Buddhist stupas are an excellent example