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A website on the medieval architectural sites of South Asia Each site is explored through photographs arranged to take readers on an art-historical tour of the monuments. Notes alongside the pictures describe architectural elements, sculpture, murals, and iconography, and discuss history, patronage, and artistic evolution. Here is a selection of sites. The full list is here.

Rajshahi, Temples Zamindars, 18th c	Bijapur, Tombs Adil Shah, 16th c	Gingee, Fort Nayaka, 16th c	Ghanpur, Temples Kakatiya, 13th c	Ashtur, Tombs Bahmani, 15th c
Hampi, Temples Viajayanagara, 15th c	Madikeri, Fort Haleri, 18th c	Somnathpura, Temple Hoysala, 13th c	Dhaka, Fort Mughal, 17th c	Lepakshi, Temple Nayaka, 16th c

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