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प्रश्न
Discuss how the architecture of Vijayanagara and Nayak period was different from the one of Pallavas and Later Cholas.
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उत्तर
| S.No. | Vijayanagara and Nayak Period of architecture | Pallavas and Later cholas period of architecture |
| 1. | The main features of Vijayanagar and Nayak architecture are decorated mandapas, ornamental pillars, life-size images, gopuras, prakaras, music pillars, floral works and stone windows during the 15th to 17th centuries. | The Pallava epoch witnessed a transition from rock-cut to free-standing temples. The Shore Temple at Mahabalipuram was built by the Pallava king Narasimhavarman II. |
| 2. | Tanks are attached to the temples. Gateways to temple are constructed from four directions with massive Gopurams. | The maturity attained by later chola architecture is reflected in the two magnificent temples of Thanjavur and Gangaikonda Cholapuram. Dharasuram is a later Chola period temple rich in architectural splendor, dedicated to Iravatheswara. |
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