10 Questions
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
stepped
Almost all of these temples have a wooden frame of posts and beams enclosed within the walls to give structural ______
strength
Kathmandu's Durbar Sq was where the city's kings were once crowned and legitimized, and from where they ______
ruled
The square remains the traditional heart of the old town and Kathmandu's most spectacular legacy of traditional ______
architecture
Examples of Shikhar styled temples include Krishna Mandir, Ram Janaki Mandir, and ______
Patan Durbar
______ is a court held by an Indian prince
Durbar
Durbar means ______
palace
Test your knowledge about the architectural elements and structures in Buddhism, including stambhas, stupas, and more. Explore how Buddhism spread and developed in various regions such as Sri Lanka, Southeast Asia, Central Asia, China, Korea, and Japan.
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