Answer» - Chh. Shivaji Maharaj built forts, the tradition of which was prevalent in the Deccan for three centuries.
- The Kasaba temple in Pune and Vitthal temple in Vitthalwadi were reconstructed by Veermata Jijabai.
- During the Peshwa period, the Maratha kingdom regained its prosperity and all forms of art and architecture received patronage.
- The construction of temples began on a large scale during the later Peshwa. Period.
- These temples are of three types. Examples of temple architecture of this period are found at Saswad, Mahuli, Jejuri, etc.
- These are huge in size. The plan of these temples is in star design, the foundation of the temple was multilayered and was named accordingly.
- The shikhara is made in bricks and stucco method.
- The Kalaram, Goraram, and Sundarnarayan temples at Nasik and Mahadev temple at Trimbakeshwar, Mohiniraj temple at Nevasa is similar to the temples in Malwa and Rajasthan.
- These temples are constructed in stone. These temples are embellished extensively with sculptures.
- The third type of temple can be found at Pune, Satara, Wai, etc.
- It included arches, a wooden hall, and a sanctum sanctorum(gabhara). The Shikhara slopes inwards at the top.
- The stone ‘Deepamala’ is a remarkable feature of these temples. The stone deepamalas at Jejuri were built by Shahajiraje.
- The Chhatris (Samadhis) at various places are noteworthy.
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