600–1200 C.E.

Following the end of Gupta rule, art is once again produced in a number of diverse regional kingdoms

North + West

North + West

Deccan + South

Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka

All content | South Asia 600–1200 C.E.

Model of the Mahabodhi Temple

Model of the Mahabodhi Temple

Hoysaleshvara temple, Halebidu

Hoysaleshvara temple, Halebidu

The multireligious caves at Ellora

The multireligious caves at Ellora

Ellora caves

Ellora caves

Ruins of the Buddhist Vihara at Paharpur

Ruins of the Buddhist Vihara at Paharpur

Statue of Tara, consort of Avalokiteshvara

Statue of Tara, consort of Avalokiteshvara

Rajarajesvara temple, Tanjavur

Rajarajesvara temple, Tanjavur

Three Hindu gods

Three Hindu gods

Queen or goddess?

Queen or goddess?

Durga Slays the Buffalo Demon at Mamallapuram

Durga Slays the Buffalo Demon at Mamallapuram

Shore Temple, Mamallapuram

Shore Temple, Mamallapuram

The Great Relief at Mamallapuram

The Great Relief at Mamallapuram

Selected Contributors

Dr. Beth Harris

Dr. Arathi Menon

Dr. Lisa N. Owen

Dr. Anisha Saxena

Dr. Cristin McKnight Sethi

Dr. Emma Natalya Stein

The British Museum