Ancient India Architecture

Which of these structures can be found in ancient India?

• Stupas

• Cave Temples

• Hindu Temple

• Chinese Pagodas

• Mosques

This tower-like structure found at the entrances of Hindu temples are known as ...

• Tori Gate

• Jali

• Gopuram

• Torana

Stupas are inspired by ...

• Hinduism

• Christianity

• Islam

• Buddhism

Common features of mosques built in ancient India are:

• Jalis

• Arched doorways

• Minaret

• Gopurams

• Pediments

The Taj Mahal was built during the ____________ Dynasty.

• Chola

• Mauryan

• Mughal

• Gupta

• Qing

What factors influenced ancient Indian architecture

• environment

• religion

• sports

• language