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Comparative Table: Temple Architecture Styles
| Style | Region | Tower Name | Key Examples | Dynasty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nagara | North India | Shikhara | Khajuraho, Konark, Lingaraja | Chandela, Ganga |
| Dravida | South India | Vimana + Gopuram | Brihadeeswarar (Thanjavur), Meenakshi (Madurai) | Chola, Nayaka |
| Vesara | Deccan/Karnataka | Hybrid | Pattadakal, Belur, Halebidu | Chalukya, Hoysala |
Key Dynastic Temple Builders
| Dynasty | Region | Notable Temples |
|---|---|---|
| Pallava | Tamil Nadu | Shore Temple, Mahabalipuram; Kailasanatha Temple, Kanchipuram |
| Chola | Tamil Nadu | Brihadeeswarar Temple, Thanjavur (built by Rajaraja I, c. 1010 CE); Gangaikonda Cholapuram; Airavatesvara Temple, Darasuram — together the "Great Living Chola Temples" UNESCO site |
| Chandela | Madhya Pradesh | Khajuraho temple group (UNESCO), famed for erotic sculpture and Kandariya Mahadeva Temple |
| Ganga | Odisha | Konark Sun Temple (built by Narasimhadeva I, 13th century, UNESCO), Jagannath Temple, Puri |
| Hoysala | Karnataka | Chennakeshava Temple (Belur), Hoysaleswara Temple (Halebidu) |
| Chalukya (Badami) | Karnataka | Pattadakal temple complex (UNESCO), Badami cave temples |
| Rashtrakuta | Maharashtra | Kailasa Temple, Ellora (monolithic, Krishna I) |
| Vijayanagara | Karnataka | Virupaksha Temple, Hampi (UNESCO site) |
UNESCO World Heritage Architectural Sites in India (Selected Major List)
| Site | State | Category |
|---|---|---|
| Taj Mahal | Uttar Pradesh | Mughal |
| Agra Fort | Uttar Pradesh | Mughal |
| Fatehpur Sikri | Uttar Pradesh | Mughal |
| Qutub Minar and its Monuments | Delhi | Delhi Sultanate |
| Humayun's Tomb | Delhi | Mughal |
| Red Fort Complex | Delhi | Mughal |
| Khajuraho Group of Monuments | Madhya Pradesh | Nagara temple |
| Sun Temple, Konark | Odisha | Nagara temple |
| Group of Monuments at Mahabalipuram | Tamil Nadu | Pallava/Dravida |
| Great Living Chola Temples | Tamil Nadu | Dravida |
| Group of Monuments at Pattadakal | Karnataka | Vesara/Chalukya |
| Group of Monuments at Hampi | Karnataka | Vijayanagara |
| Elephanta Caves | Maharashtra | Rock-cut, Hindu |
| Ajanta Caves | Maharashtra | Buddhist rock-cut |
| Ellora Caves | Maharashtra | Buddhist/Hindu/Jain rock-cut |
| Hill Forts of Rajasthan | Rajasthan | Rajput fort |
| Victoria Terminus (CSMT) | Maharashtra | Colonial (Indo-Gothic) |
| Rani ki Vav | Gujarat | Stepwell |
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