Ancient Indian Architecture

<Tab/>Architecture has played an important role in the Indian culture. These artworks render creativity and artwork and also portray the culture, hard work, and religion. Ancient Indian architecture can be divided among the different religions and civilizations. These architectural achievements are now one of the main attractions which attract tourists to India from all over the world. Harappan Architecture (1500BC- 230BC) <Tab/>Harappans, Indus Valley Civilization, …showed first 75 words of 1205 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1205 total…lead into the central halls of the temple. The columns, however, served no apparent purpose. There were temples within a temple; they were divided into a range of shrines and chapels with columns which acted as a maze and also protected the plunders within. The Ranakpur Temple in Rajasthan is one of the greatest temples of the Jains; built with white marble and surrounded/supported by 1,444 finely carved columns which lead to the main chamber.