Buddhism Architectural Elements Quiz
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During the 6th century, the Shikhara style was introduced first by the Guptas and then introduced to Nepal by the ______ dynasty

Lichhavi

Shikhar styled temples are made out of ______ and square cells with tapering towers

brick

Shikhar styled temples symbolize caves and ______

mountains

Shikhar styled temples are usually set on ______ platforms

<p>stepped</p> Signup and view all the answers

Almost all of these temples have a wooden frame of posts and beams enclosed within the walls to give structural ______

<p>strength</p> Signup and view all the answers

Kathmandu's Durbar Sq was where the city's kings were once crowned and legitimized, and from where they ______

<p>ruled</p> Signup and view all the answers

The square remains the traditional heart of the old town and Kathmandu's most spectacular legacy of traditional ______

<p>architecture</p> Signup and view all the answers

Examples of Shikhar styled temples include Krishna Mandir, Ram Janaki Mandir, and ______

<p>Patan Durbar</p> Signup and view all the answers

______ is a court held by an Indian prince

<p>Durbar</p> Signup and view all the answers

Durbar means ______

<p>palace</p> Signup and view all the answers

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