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Chalukyas The Chalukya dynasty was an Indian royal dynasty that ruled large parts of southern and central India between the 6th and the 12th centuries. During this period, they ruled as three related yet individual dynasties. The earliest dynasty, known as the “Badami Chalukyas”, ruled from Vatapi (modern Badami) from the middle of the 6th … Read more
Vesara Style of Architecture The Vesara style of architecture is a fusion of the Dravidian and Nagara styles of architecture. It is found in the Deccan region of India, and is characterized by its use of both Dravidian and Nagara elements. The Vesara style of architecture developed in the 11th century, and reached its peak … Read more
Nagara Architecture / North Indian Temple Style Introduction Nagara architecture is a style of Hindu temple architecture that developed in the northern Indian subcontinent between the 7th and 13th centuries. It is characterized by its tall, spire-like towers, which are often crowned with a kalasha, or finial. Nagara temples are typically built of sandstone or … Read more