The Gupta Dynasty (4th-6th century) in North Central India saw the first purpose-built Hindu (and also Buddhist) temples which evolved from the earlier tradition of rock-cut shrines. Adorned with towers and elaborate carvings, these temples were often dedicated to all the Hindu gods. Gupta architecture is very diverse in style, design and features.
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c. 200 BCE - c. 600 CEConstruction of the 30 Buddhist cave-shrines at Ajanta, many of which display features of Gupta architecture.
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c. 320 CE - c. 550 CEGupta period, considered a golden age of ancient India in art and architecture.
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320 CEGupta I founds the Gupta Empire in northern India
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401 CEThe earliest inscribed date in the Gupta-era cave-shrines at Udayagiri.
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c. 480 CE - c. 500 CEThe Gupta-era Hindu temple at Bhitargaon is built.
