Red Fort is a world heritage site that is very iconic in its architectural details. Situated in Delhi, this fort is an ideal example to showcase Mughal architectural style of those times. History To Shahjahan belongs the glory of having beautified Delhi with magnificent buildings – the Jama … [Read more...]
Pallava Architecture
The caves and temples of the Pallava days have a very refined stone-cutting and engraving. The temples of Kanchi are the best examples of the art of architecture of the Pallavas. The five chariots of Mahabalipuram have been named after the five Pandavas which are Shiva temples. The Sahadeva, Dharma … [Read more...]
Brief Note on Ashoka’s Pillar in Sanchi (Madhya Pradesh)
Ashoka’s Pillar: Close to the south Gateway lie the ruins of a column erected by Ashoka with an inscription in Brahmi characters calling on Buddhists to avoid schisms. The Pillar, when intact, was about 42 feet in height. It has a crowning ornament of four lions, set on its back. It was … [Read more...]
Information about Sanchi Stupa (Madhya Pradesh)
Sanchi Stupa Sanchi (in Madhya Pradesh, India) is famous for its stupas. The bodies of the Buddha and of other sages were cremated on pyres of sweet-smelling sandalwood. The bones were later recovered and taken to various places of pilgrimage where they were interred in stupas. Great Stupa: From … [Read more...]
Information about Bagh Caves (Madhya Pradesh)
The Bagh Caves are situated 97 kms from Dhar town in Madhya Pradesh. The Bagh Caves contain the sole surviving examples of ancient Indian wall paintings. The paintings at Bagh are believed to date back to a period between the fifth and seventh centuries A.D., the Golden Age of Indian Art. The … [Read more...]
Brief Note on Khajuraho Temple Architecture
The shrines at Khajuraho are strongly individual in character and are different from those in any other part of India. Each temple stands on a high and solid masonry terrace. The customary enclosure wall is absent. All the parts of a temple form a compact architectural synthesis. The successive … [Read more...]
Dravidian Style of Architecture (Dravidian Temple Architecture)
Dravidian style of architecture is mainly found in Temple architecture of south India. It developed in the late mediaeval times and came to be noted for its enormity and design. It was propagated by kings in the south who succeeded one another. This last style came to be cultivated by the kings of … [Read more...]
Architecture of Jama Masjid (Delhi)
Jama Masjid (Delhi) The Jama Masjid in Delhi was built by Mughal Emperor Shahjahan. It is the largest mosque in India. Its foundation was laid on October 4, 1650 A.D. Architecture The main architect was Ustad Khalil. Five thousand workmen were daily employed on it. It was completed in six … [Read more...]
Features of Indo-Islamic Architecture
Indo-Islamic Architecture Indo-Islamic architecture witnessed the amalgamation of the Hindu and Islamic architecture. Indian and Islamic architectures in India were influenced by each other. It has been seen that Islamic influence enriched the Hindu architecture in different ways in all parts of … [Read more...]
Indo-Islamic Architecture
Indo-Islamic Architecture Indo-Islamic Architecture refers to the art of Indian Architecture that resulted from the cultural intermingling after the advent of Muslim rulers into the Indian sub-continent. The most important innovation that the Turkish rulers introduced was the use of the arch and … [Read more...]