Question Q.11Discuss with examplesGS1GS1
The fusion of Islamic architectural styles with indigenous Indian traditions played a key role in the evolution of Indo-Islamic architecture in the country. Discuss with examples. (15 marks, 250 words)
Introduction
The Islamic architectural styles begun in India by the Delhi Sultanate and borrowed and merged with the Indian Traditions.
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Main Body
Use of water in the complex. Features of Islamic ArchitectureUse of minarets and domes. Floral patterns and Arabesque.use of Jali's motifs and Calligraphy.
EvolutionFusion with Indigenous Indian
1Use of Motifs: Various motifs such as 'elephant' borrowed by Islamic architecture as 'pillar'. [ej] Used in Humayun's Tomb.
2Islamic Architecture did not use motifs of living beings → use of plants, flowers of Indian culture.
3Initial Islamic Buildings - base of Indian buildings. [ej] Aclus Minar made from the stones of erstwhile Jain Temples.
4Fusion with Local Traditions: [ej] Adhai Din ka Jhopra in Ajmer formed using local materials.
5Use of Jali's symbolised importance of 'light' in Islam. [ej] Co-borrowed by Rajput style of Architecture.
6Breathed space in the clustered Indian architecture.
7Use of Tracate and Arcade Style of Architecture.
8Influence at local styles: [ej] Mandu's Tahal Mahal.
9Military Architecture fusion: [ej] Adil Shahi's Golconda fort.
10Use of new materials, locally sourced. [ej] Use of Marbles.
11Borrowed sculptural ideas: [ej] Statue of Tayyumal and Patta at Fatehpur Sikri.
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Conclusion
Thus, it led to the formation of a Indo-Islamic style of Architecture which gave India the marvel of Taj Mahal, Redfort, etc.
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- Clear categorization of Islamic architectural features
- Specific examples mentioned
- Good structure showing evolution and fusion
Topper
Gaurav Chopra
AIR 83
Subject & Paper
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Topic
Salient aspects of Art Forms, Literature and Architecture from ancient to modern times
Salient aspects of Architecture from ancient to modern times
Indo-Islamic architecture
Writing Stats
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