Manasara Series (I. A Dictionary of Hindu Architecture; II. Indian Architecture according to Manasara-Shilpashastra; III. Manasara on Architecture and Sculpture: Sanskrit Text; IV. Architecture of Manasara: Translation; V. Architecture of Manasara: Illustrations; VI. Hindu Architecture in India and Abroad; VII. An Encyclopaedia of Hindu Architecture) v6.c41.s16.t3.10

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This brief account of Champa architecture does not lack in the variety of structures. Except private dwelling-houses of simple character, all other types of buildings, namely, cities, forts, palaces, and temples have been referred to. In most cases their Indian origin is more than indicated. But there has been difference of opinion on this point, on account of the inaccessability of the *Silpa-śāstra*, like the *Mānasāra*, wherein alone one can find the basic principles of Hindu architecture. Thus M. Parmentier, who has discussed the question of the Champa art at great length and who possesses a thorough knowledge of the art and architecture of Champa, was faced with a real difficulty. In order to come to the conclusion that Champa might have borrowed from India through the Indian colonizers, it was naturally necessary for Parmentier to see such structures in India of some earlier dates than those of Champa. On this ground he is perfectly justified in denying a connexion of the Champa art with that of Cambodia and Java. So far as India is concerned, even in the absence of archaeological remains, there are convincing literary evidences which clearly show that Champa art might have easily migrated from India.