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...]