🔆 Dynastic Evolution of Styles (Post-Gupta Period Onward) (Explained in detail later on) ✅ Pallavas (6th–9th century CE): Rock-cut → Structural temples (Mahabalipuram to Kailasanatha) ✅ Cholas (9th–13th century CE): Dravida style perfected (Brihadisvara Temple) ✅ Chalukyas & Rashtrakutas: Vesara style, experimentation in hybrid plans (Aihole, Ellora) ✅ Hoysala (11th–13th century CE): Stellate ground plan, intricate soapstone carvings (Halebidu, Belur) ✅ Vijayanagara (14th–17th century CE): Monumental gopurams, mandapas, secular buildings (Hampi) ✅ Pala & Sena (8th–12th century CE): Terracotta temples, Buddhist viharas, Bangla roofs (Nalanda, Somapura, Bishnupur)