Important Architecture in Ancient Indian History
General Study is the major and important section for SSC CGL, Banking, Railway, and other exams. In every exam, 2 or 3 questions are asked about this topic. Following, we are presenting a list of some important Architecture in Ancient Indian History. It may help the candidates.
Architecture | Place | Ruler | Attributes |
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Khajuraho Temple | Khajuraho | Chandela Dynasty | Khajuraho was a major centre of Chandel art. There was a group of about 30 temples here which are related to Shiva, Vishnu and Jains. Most of the temples are built in Nagara style. |
Kandariya Mahadev Temple | Khajuraho | Dhang ( Chandela Dynasty) |
This is a Shiva temple built in Nagara style. |
Jagadambika Temple | Khajuraho | Chandela Dynasty | It is a group of about 25 temples of Khajuraho. It is located in Madhya Pradesh. |
Chaturbhuj Temple | Khajuraho | Chandela Dynasty | This temple is built on a high platform of bricks. This temple is dedicated to Lord Vishnu. |
Parshwanath Temple | Khajuraho | Yashovarman (Chandela Dynasty) | This is a Jain temple of Parsvanath, Here along with Jain Tirthankaras, idols of Hindu deities have also been made. |
Jinnath Temple | Khajuraho | Chandela Dynasty | It is also a part of Khajuraho temples. It is located in Chhatarpur district, Madhya Pradesh. |
Baidyanath Temple | Khajuraho | Chandela Dynasty | This temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva. |
Chausath Yogini Temple | Khajuraho | Chandela Dynasty | This temple is built by king Devapala. It is located in the Gwalior district in Madhya Pradesh. |
Vishwanath Temple | Khajuraho | Chandela Dynasty | This temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva. |
Lakshmana Temple | Khajuraho | Chandela Dynasty | This temple is built by King Yashoverman. This is the first temple built by Chandela rulers in their capital Khajuraho. the |
Kalinjar Fort | Kalinjar | Chandela Dynasty | It is located in the Banda district of Uttar Pradesh. |
Rahil Sagar | Mahoba | Chandela Dynasty | This is a Sun temple. It is located in the Mahoba district of Uttar Pradesh. |
Mahoba Sagar | Mahoba | Madanavarman Chandel | This is a Sun temple. It is located in the Mahoba district of Uttar Pradesh. |
Ajaigarh Fort | Panna | Madanavarman Chandel | It is a famous fort of the Chandela Dynasty. |
Siddheshwar Temple | Rajasthan | Paramara ( Malwa ) | This temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva. |
Udayeshwara Temple | Udaipur | Paramara ( Malwa ) | This temple was built by Paramara ruler Udayaditya. In this temple idols of gods like Brahma, Vishnu, Shiva, Ganesh etc. have been made. |
Mahakaleshwar Temple | Ujjain | Paramara ( Malwa ) | This temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva. It is one of the twelve Jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva. |
Dilwara Temple | Mount Abu | Vimal Chalukya | He was the minister of Chalukya king Bhima Deva I.These temples are made of marble. |
Dhara Nagari | Madhya Pradesh | Bhoj Pramar | King Bhoj of the Paramara dynasty established the city of Dhara and made it the capital of Malwa. |
Bhattarika Temple | Cuttack ( Odisha ) |
Bhimdev Pratham (Gujarat Chalukya ) | This temple was built by Bhimdev I. He also got the Somnath temple rebuilt. This temple is located on the bank of Mahanadi river. |
RudraMahakal Temple | Gujarat | Jayasimha Siddharaja | He was the greatest ruler of the Chalukya dynasty of Gujarat. |
Lingaraj Temple | Bhuvneshwar | Yayati Keshari | This temple is built in Nagara style. Its main part is its sanctum, which is called Devil. The most attractive part of this temple is the summit of 160 feet. |
Jagannath Temple | Puri | Anantvarman Chodagan | This temple is also built like the Lingaraj temple. |
Sun Temple | Konark | Narasimhavarman Pratham | This temple is also built in Nagara style. The base of this temple is a huge platform, around it there are 12 wheels carved out of stone. There are sculptures of 7 horses in front of the stairs, the total height of Devkul including the summit is 225 feet. |
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