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Nischal JainAIR 119

Question Q.11Discuss with examples.GS1GS1

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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Introduction

Islamic architectural style was brought in India by Delhi Sultanate (1206-1526), which fused well with local Indian traditions

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Main Body

Fusion played key role in evolution of Indo-Islamic architecture:

1Use of arches and domes (eg Taj Mahal)
2Mixture of Trabeate and Arcuate style of architecture
3Innovation by Delhi Sultanate rulers
4Use of double dome in the architecture (eg Humayun's tomb)
5Charbagh style of architecture fused with Panchayatan temples (eg Temple in Matura)
6Tharaksha system; Formation of Tharaksha in royal building (eg Fatehpur Sikri fort)
7Use of Chhatri in Rajput style (eg Chhatri at Tisaimer)
8Use of lime brick, mortar, and limestone in buildings

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eg Battley system by Tughlaq clan at Tughlaqabad fort

4Use of double dome in the architecture (eg Humayun's tomb)
5Charbagh style of architecture fused with Panchayatan temples (eg Temples in Malwa)
6Tharaksha system; Formation of Tharaksha in the royal building (eg Fatehpur Sikri fort)
7Use of Chhatri in Rajput style (eg Chhatri at Tisaimer)
8Use of lime brick, mortar and limestone in buildings
9Use of Minar/pillars (eg Four minarets near Tama Masjid)
10Increased use of marble in buildings (eg Kashi architecture)
11Sculptures of flowers etc. on walls (eg Bengal temple)
12Use of Balkonies domes
13Hexagonal platform system
14Buildings of various traditions

Thus Indo-Islamic architecture tells the story of architectural brilliance as well as religious synchronism.

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Conclusion

Thus Indo-Islamic architecture tells the story of architectural brilliance as well as religious synchronism.

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Diagram

Map showing Indo-Islamic architecture locations including Islamic style, regions like Deccan, and architectural markings

  • Rich examples with specific monuments
  • Clear explanation of fusion elements
  • Covers multiple architectural features
  • Visual representation with diagram

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Nischal Jain

AIR 119

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

Architecture

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