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Jain architecture
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Mughal architecture
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Detailed explanation-1: -The Dilwara Temples or Delvada Temples are a group of Śvētāmbara Jain temples located about 21⁄2 kilometres from the Mount Abu settlement in Sirohi District, Rajasthan’s only hill station. The earliest were built by Bhima-1 and supposedly designed or at least financed by Vastupala, Jain minister of Dholka.
Detailed explanation-2: -Ellora Caves in Maharashtra, and the Jain temples at Dilwara near Mount Abu, Rajasthan. The Jain tower in Chittor, Rajasthan is a good example of Jain architecture.
Detailed explanation-3: -A profound example of the Nagara style of architecture, Dilwara temple was built between the 11th and the 13th century by Vastupal Tejpal. Within the temple there are 5 small temples: Vimal Vasahi (Shri Adi Nathji temple) dedicated to the first Jain Tirthankar, Lord Rishabh.