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The Divyajnanesvara temple at Aduthurai was built in Gandaraditya's third regnal year i.e. 952 CE. It is relatively small with only traces of decoration on the vase shaped pillar part (lasuna) of its pilasters. It stands on a simple platform (upapitha) and the door guardians (dvarapalas) are smaller than usual but of good workmanship. All pillars and pilasters are of the full Early Chola order with plain angular corbels. References: M.W. Meister and M.A. Dhaky, 1963, p.176, D. Barrett, 1973, p. 85.

Diwan-i-Am, Agra Fort, Agra, Uttar Pradesh

Diwan-i-Khas, Agra Fort, Agra, Uttar Pradesh

The mosque at Raja Tal is a Mughal-period religious structure located approximately 300 metres south of the Tank of Todarmal in Amritsar district of Punjab. It was constructed in 1666–67 CE during the period of Emperor Aurangzeb. Built of lakhori bricks set in lime mortar and plaster, the mosque incorporates glazed-tile decoration on its facade. Architecturally, the mosque is developed on two levels: a lower basement chamber with arched openings possibly used as a madrasa or residence for the imam, and an upper prayer hall articulated by three arched entrances. In proximity to the mosque are two graveyards, locally referred to as khanqahs. The monument is unprotected and currently non-functional, showing extensive signs of deterioration such as loss of plaster, missing glazed tiles, vegetation growth, and damage to the basement arches. 

Duladeo temple, Khajuraho

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