Q. Consider the following statements regarding the Chalukyan style of temple architecture:

1. Horse shoe base, square Garbhagriha, and inner pradakshinapatha are characteristic features of this style.
2. Percy Brown referred to Chalukyan architecture as the “cradle of Indian temple architecture.”
3. Ladh Khan temple and Huchimalligudi are examples of this architectural style.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: 1, 2 and 3
Notes: All three statements are correct. Chalukyan architecture is characterized by horse shoe bases, square Garbhagriha, and an inner pradakshinapatha. Percy Brown famously described this style as the “cradle of Indian temple architecture.” Ladh Khan temple and Huchimalligudi are significant examples of Chalukyan architectural heritage as seen at Aihole and Badami.