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Architecture
Who What When Where and Why?

          The buildings in India reflect the many different religious beliefs of the people as well as the different time periods in which they were built.  Due to invasions by outsiders as well as political upheaval in the rulership of India, many wonderful buildings have been damaged or destroyed over the years of India’s history.
 
          Below are the names of some famous buildings or styles of architecture found throughout ancient and modern India.  Be a good reporter.  Answer the who, what, when, where, and why questions for the following sites in your Social Studies notebook.  A good reporter also takes pictures so be sure to include a picture or drawing of each of the sites.


Taj Mahal:                                                         
Who built it?                                                       
Why was it built?                                                
Where is it found?                                                        
When was this built                                            
What is it made of?      

                                       

Mohenjo Daro Citadel                                       
Where is it located?                                             
What 3 things was this probably used for?                 
Who built this?                                                   
Why was this built higher than the lower city?   
When was this built?                                           

 

 


Ajanta Caves
When were they excavated?
Where are they located?
Who do the paintings and carvings honor?
What shape do the caves form?
Why were the caves built?

 

Mahabodhi Temple
Where is this located?
Who built this?
When was it built?
Why was it built?
What is inside the temple?

 
This site was created by Peggy Neligan at the NEH Summer Institute "Literatures, Religions, and Arts of the Himalayan Region," held at the College of the Holy Cross, Summer 2008.