Rock Cut Architecture In India
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EXAMIVERSE
🧠 Summary Points
- India’s rock-cut architecture spans over 2,000 years, from Ashoka to Chola periods.
- Structures include chaityas, viharas, mandapas, and monolithic temples.
- Major sites like Ajanta, Ellora, and Mahabalipuram showcase religious diversity and artistic excellence.
- These monuments are vital for understanding India’s spiritual, artistic, and engineering heritage.