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Abhishek Singh

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...largest monolithic rock cut gling temple.Artistic excellence
5Sithannasal Cave: built by Pandyas has paintings of Jains.
6Udaygin's Khandin' caves: built by Kharwele of Kalinga → Hathimgumpha inscription telling stories.
7Karle: Biggest rock cut chaitya.
8Mahabalipuram: Rock cut caves and sculptures built by Pallavas.

eg: monolithic Raths, Sculpture.

Gradually rock cut architecture translated into structural temples like Kanchipuram which gave more information about people's life

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  • Comprehensive list of rock-cut sites with builders
  • Mentions transition to structural temples
  • References specific artworks like monolithic raths

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Abhishek Singh

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GS1GS1

Topic

Ancient Indian Architecture

Rock-Cut Architecture

Major Sites and Artistic Development

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