The period of Delhi Sultans witnessed the emergence of Indo-Persian culture. Discuss the statement with reference to developments in the fields of literature, art and architecture. (10 marks, 150 words)
Introduction
Delhi Sultanate extended from twelfth century AD to 1526 when Babur defeated Ibrahim Lodhi at Battle of Panipat.
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Main Body
Emergence of Indo-Persian culture:
A) Literature
1. Hindawi was developed by amalgamation of Hindi and Persian.
2. Amir Khusrau played key role in it.
3. Urdu also prospered due to influence of Persian and Hindawi.
B) Architecture
2. Hindi motifs used on Islamic structures. Eg Lotus, Swastik, etc.
2. Development of arches & domes to their best form. Eg Alauddin Khilji's Alai Darwaza.
3. Char-Bagh system of garden-tombs drew inspiration from Quran's heaven.
4. Jali work at tombs had Rajasthani influence.
5. Use of floral sandstone and iron-metallurgy technique. Eg Qutub Minar doesn't rust.
C) Art
1. Sufis contributed to musical traditions through sama, qawwali.
2. Baba Farid's work influenced guru-granth sahib of Sikhs.
Conclusion
Thus, sultanate period was a time of cultural amalgamation, reflection of India's melting pot culture.
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- Clear categorization by literature and architecture
- Good historical dating
Poorva Agrawal
Art Forms, Literature and Architecture
Dynastic Art
Indo-Persian culture under Delhi Sultanate
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