- The Nayaka school of architecture flourished under the Nayaka rulers (16th – 18th centuries CE).
- It was also known as the Madurai School.
- It is similar to the Dravidian style but has Islamic influence.
- Basic Features
- Presence of Prakarams or huge corridors in the portico, around the garbhagriha, along with roofed ambulatory passageways.
- The gopurams built under the Nayaka rulers were some of the largest gopurams, and the art of gopuram reached its climax under the Nayaka rulers.
- The temple structures were filled with intricate carvings.
- For Example – Meenakshi Temple in Madurai.
