HISTORY OF ARCHITECTURE 3

This oldest existing stupa in India, part of a group of Buddhist monuments at Sanchi, is known for its hemispherical mound and elaborately carved gateways.

A freestanding memorial pillar in Indian architecture, often inscribed with carvings and religious emblems, is known as?

Name the Hindu temple part that serves as the dark innermost sanctuary where the deity's statue is placed.

A typical Hindu temple feature, this tapering tower is usually convexly shaped and capped by an amalaka.

Dynasty's architecture in India shows the cultural influence of Persia and is known for the first use of dressed stone?

Name the entrance gateway in Indian Buddhist and Hindu architecture, characterized by two or three lintels between two posts.

The dark innermost sanctuary of a Hindu Temple

A monolithic freestanding Hindu temple cut out of solid

The bulbous stone finial of sikhara

The real name of Buddha