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Group of Monuments at Pattadakal
Pattadakal in Karnataka represents the pinnacle of eclectic art, which achieved a harmonious blend of northern and southern Indian architectural forms under the Chalukya dynasty in the 7th and 8th centuries. An impressive nine Hindu temples can be seen here, as well as a Jain sanctuary. The most striking of these is the Virupaksha Temple, built around 740 by Queen Lokamahadevi to commemorate her husband's victory over the king of the South.
Khajuraho Group of Monuments
The temples of Khajuraho were built during the Chandela dynasty, which reached its peak between 950 and 1050. Only about 20 temples remain; they are divided into three different groups and belong to two different religions - Hinduism and Jainism. They strike a perfect balance between architecture and sculpture. The Kandariya Temples are adorned with a large number of sculptures and are one of the greatest masterpieces of Indian art.