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Indo-Islamic architecture is the architecture of the Indian subcontinent produced by and for Islamic patrons and purposes. Despite an initial Arab presence in Sindh, the development of Indo-Islamic architecture began in earnest with the establishment of Delhi as the capital of the Ghurid dynasty in 1193. [1]
Feb 11, 2023 · Muslims, forbidden to replicate living forms on any surface, developed their religious art and architecture consisting of the arts of arabesque, geometrical patterns and calligraphy on plaster and stone. What are the Different Characteristics of Indo-Islamic Architecture? Typologies of Structure
Nov 8, 2023 · Indo-Islamic Architecture: Provincial influence. How did Indo-Islamic Architecture evolve? In the 7 th and 8 th centuries CE, Islam spread towards Spain and India. Islam came to India, particularly with merchants, traders, holy men, and conquerors over a passage of 600 years.
Built in 1311 AD by Ala-ud-din Khilji, the second Khilji Sultan of the Delhi Sultanate, the gateway built of red sandstone and white marble stands as the first ever structure in India that incorporated principles of Islamic architecture, both in its construction and decoration.
Dec 5, 2023 · Indo-Islamic architecture, a fusion of Indian and Islamic styles evolving from the 7th century, showcases ornate domes, slender minarets, and intricate arches. Influenced by Arabic calligraphy, geometric patterns, and lush courtyards, it spans Ghaznavid, Ghurid, Delhi Sultanate, and Mughal periods.
Indo-Islamic architecture begins with the Ghurid occupation of India at the close of the 12 century A.D. The Muslims having inherited a wealth of varied designs from Sassanian and Byzantine empires and being naturally endowed with good taste for buildings, never failed to adapt to their own requirements the indigenous architecture of almost ...
Jan 30, 2024 · Indo Islamic Architecture, blending Indian craftsmanship with Islamic aesthetics, stands as a symbol of cultural harmony. Indo-Islamic Architecture has evolved over centuries, transforming Persian artistry and Hindu skills into a stone symphony.
The study of Indo-Islamic architecture is conventionally categorised into the Imperial Style (Delhi Sultanate), the Provincial Style (Mandu, Gujarat, Bengal, and Jaunpur), the Mughal Style (Delhi, Agra, and Lahore) and the Deccani Style (Bijapur, Golconda). These categories help in understanding better the
Indo-Islamic architecture can be divided into religious and secular. Mosques, tombs, ‘ khanqahs ’ and ‘madrasas’ are examples of religious architecture, while palaces, forts, gardens and ‘caravanserais’ are examples of secular Islamic architecture.
Ustad-Ahmad Lahori was the main architect of the Taj Mahal.
