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How did architecture develop during the golden age of ancient India?

  1. Sculptures were used in places of worship.

  2. Walled cities were created from brick.

  3. Natural caves were used as shrines for worship.

  4. Temples were decorated with miniature paintings.
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During the golden age of ancient India, particularly under the Gupta Empire, temple architecture evolved significantly, and intricate stone sculptures of deities became a central feature of places of worship. While rock-cut cave temples existed, the construction of free-standing temples decorated with sculptures marked a major developmental milestone. Brick walled cities belong to the earlier Indus Valley period.

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