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Which among the following is the hallmark feature of the Dravida style of temple architecture n...........

Ancient and Medival History Medieval South Indian History
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    Which among the following is the hallmark feature of the Dravida style of temple architecture?

    Vimana was quadrangular through out


     

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    Vimana had circular Shikhara

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    Vimana was crowned with octagonal Shikhara


     

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    None of Above

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    Explanation:
     The three main styles of temple architecture are defined as follows.

    1. In Nágara style of Temple architecture the vimana was quadrangular throughout.
    2. In Vesara the vimana was crowned by a circular sikhara above the neck.
    3. In Dravida the vimana was crowned by an octagonal or hexagonal sikhara above the neck.

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