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India is the second most populous country in the world after China. India is a multi-religious and cultural country with many histories that are reflected in all aspects of life, but if there is one that is best reflected, it is indian architecture

The beautiful and unique fusion of Hindu and Indo-Islamic architecture is the most famous historical building and therefore the most important style, but it is not the only architectural style that exists in India.

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This architecture can be defined as a type of local or regional construction using traditional materials and resources of the region where the building is located. This architecture is therefore closely related to its context, recognizing the geographic and cultural aspects of its surroundings and the strong influence they have. Because of this, they are unique in different parts of the world and also serve as a means of verifying identity. In India, the Chand Baori is the finest example of this type of architecture and the deepest stepwell in the world.
Dravidian:
Developed in South India, Dravidian is an architectural style that originated in the southern part of the Indian subcontinent and Sri Lanka, reaching its final form in the 16th century. It can be seen in Hindu temples, the most notable difference from the North Indian style being the use of shorter, more pyramidal towers over the sanctuaries called garbhagrihas or vimanas. called Shikara. The best example of this type of architecture is the Temple of the Sun, also known as the Black Tower.
Buddhist:
Buddhist architecture in each region has its own characteristics due to different cultural and environmental factors. Ceylon architecture is very similar to Indian architecture. Similar styles exist in Burma, Thailand and Cambodia, with structures that incorporate wood into their designs. Javanese stupas are similar to Tibetan stupas, made of stone and depicting a nine-layered mandala (a symbolic circular figure representing the universe and sacred cosmology of various religions).
used in meditation and rituals). The great monasteries of Tibet, typically built on hills, resemble European architectural styles, with buildings connected to form a sort of street-style arrangement.

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