Elaborate on the development of temple architecture. - Vidyadip

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Elaborate on the development of temple architecture.

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The temple architecture began to develop in India during the Gupta period in 4th century C.E.
The temples built at the beginning of the Gupta period had only the sanctum sanctorum (Garbhagriha) and a veranda with four columns.
The magnificent structure of the Kailas temple of Verul gives testimony that temple architecture had reached its peak by the 8th century C.E.
Different styles of temple architecture were developed by the medieval period. Some of them are Nagara, Dravid, Vesara and Bhoomija.

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