ARCHITECTURE Flashcards
What type of architecture is most associated with the Satavahanas?
Rock-cut chaityas, viharas, and stupas.
Which architectural style flourished under the Satavahanas?
Buddhist rock-cut architecture.
What are chaityas?
Sacred shrines or prayer halls in Buddhist architecture.
What are viharas?
Monasteries used as dwellings for Buddhist monks.
Which famous chaitya was built during the Satavahana period?
The Karle Chaitya in western Deccan.
Where are three viharas with Satavahana inscriptions located?
Nasik.
Which two regions were important centers of Buddhist architecture under the Satavahanas?
Andhra Pradesh and western Deccan.
Which famous Buddhist stupa did the Satavahanas embellish?
The Sanchi Stupa.
Who is credited with repairing the Sanchi Stupa?
Satakarni II.
What is the Amaravati Stupa, and when was its construction completed?
A large Buddhist stupa in Andhra Pradesh, fully reconstructed in the late 2nd century AD.
What kind of artistic embellishments were found on the Amaravati Stupa?
Intricate carvings depicting Buddhist Jataka tales.
Which site flourished with Buddhist architecture under the Satavahanas and Ikshvakus?
Nagarjunakonda.
What was unique about Nagarjunakonda’s architecture?
It contained both Buddhist monuments and early Brahmanical brick temples.
What materials were commonly used in Satavahana architecture?
Stone for rock-cut structures and brick for early temples.
What was the primary purpose of Satavahana stupas?
To house relics of the Buddha and serve as religious centers.
How did the Satavahanas contribute to the development of cave architecture?
By sponsoring the construction of chaityas and viharas in rock-cut caves.
What do the inscriptions in Karle Chaitya indicate?
Patronage by traders and merchants, showing the link between commerce and Buddhist architecture.
How did traders contribute to Satavahana architecture?
They funded the construction of Buddhist monuments.
What is the significance of Ajanta caves in relation to the Satavahanas?
Some early Ajanta caves show influence from Satavahana-era rock-cut architecture.
What was the role of religious architecture in Satavahana society?
It served as centers for Buddhist learning and religious practice.
