Post Mauryan Achitecture

Post Mauryan Architecture
Post Mauryan Architecture can be categorised in the following headings -
1. Post Mauryan Cave Architecture
2. Post Mauryan Stupa Architecture
3. Post Mauryan Sculptures

Post Mauryan Caves
Post Mauryan Caves can be broadly divided on the basis of -
1. Caves on the basis of structure
1. Apsidal Vault Caves with pillars – No stupas present inside the hall.
2. Apsidal Vault Caves without pillars
3. Quadrangular hall flat roof Caves
2. Caves on the basis of purpose
1. Chaitya
2. Vihara
Apsidal Vault Caves with pillars – (Apsidal means like oval)
• Example - Ajanta Caves (Maharashtra), Bhaja Caves (Maharashtra),
Karla Caves (Maharashtra), Pitalkhora Caves (Maharashtra)
★ Ajanta Caves -

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