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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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Ancient Indian Architecture
Rock-Cut Architecture
Major Sites and Artistic Development
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