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.

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Indian-Overture with Islamic Styles within invasion of Sindh in 8th Century

Culturate and Mughal dynasty, along with some other local dynasties led to development of Indo-Islamic

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Islamic influence in Indo-Islamic architecture

1Use of minarets and domes instead of Ummayas & Shikhataras.

2Extensive use of water parks: Aqueducts, Fountains.

3Natural light and its manipulation through Jaali-work: Taj Mahal

4Petra-dosa technique replaced cement work.

5Animals motifs became common in temple.

6Calligraphy & dojan walls

Flowers, indigenous elements remained

1Gardens for were originally present in Indian architecture

2Gateways as entry to the building

3Inclusion of secular buildings in the building premises

4Buildings used as places of social gathering: courts held at Red Fort

5Use of indigenous material: local locally Red Sandstone in various school on well as Red Fort

6Decorative motif on outer and inner walls.

Indo-Islamic architecture is an example of India's assimilationist culture since ancient times.

3Charbagh style gardens

4Foreshadowing for decoration of walls.

5Natural light and its manipulation through Jaali-work: Taj Mahal

6Petra-dosa technique replaced cement work.

7Animals motifs became common in temple.

8Calligraphy & dojan walls

Flowers, indigenous elements remained

1Gardens for were originally present in Indian architecture

2Gateways as entry to the building

3Inclusion of secular buildings in the building premises

4Buildings used as places of social gathering: courts held at Red Fort

5Use of indigenous material: local locally Red Sandstone in various school on well as Red Fort

6Decorative motif on outer and inner walls.

Indo-Islamic architecture is an example of India's assimilationist culture since ancient times.

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A simple diagram showing Islamic influence and Indian/Mughal style influence converging to create Indo-Islamic architecture, with Bijapuri style and Mirzaam architecture labeled

Provides specific architectural features
Mentions concrete examples (Taj Mahal, Red Fort)
Distinguishes between Islamic and Indian influences
Notes assimilationist aspect of Indian culture

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Hrishikesh Alone

AIR 612025

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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

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