Introduction to Indian ArchitecturePeriplus Editions (HK) Limited, 2004 - 144 หน้า Take a journey through Indian architecture from the dawn of civilization to the present with this colorful, attractive survey. The architecture of India reflects both the cultural diversity of the subcontinent and its rich political and historical inheritance. In this guide, the various strands of this rich architectural history, from the dawn of civilization to modern times, are beautifully presented in word and picture. Readers are taken on a fascinating tour of Indus Valley civilization, early Vedic traditions, Hindu, Jain, Mughal, regional, colonial and post-independence architectural styles. Themes such as water architecture and the architecture of science also figure prominently, giving many westerners their first glimpse of these styles. The informative text, complemented by 400 photographs, watercolors, maps and plans, provide compelling evidence of India's influence on building design throughout history. |
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... Islamic Styles. Above : Eid festival prayers at the Jama Masjid , Ahmedabad . Below : Started in 1878 , the Taj - ul Masjid , Bhopal , was completed in 1971. The complex is flanked by two 18 - storied minarets . The first of the Islamic ...
... Islamic Styles. Above : Eid festival prayers at the Jama Masjid , Ahmedabad . Below : Started in 1878 , the Taj - ul Masjid , Bhopal , was completed in 1971. The complex is flanked by two 18 - storied minarets . The first of the Islamic ...
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... Islam requires that the dead be buried , the body being laid flat with the face turned toward Mecca . Followers of Islam ... Islamic tombs are therefore called garden tombs . Tombs of saints are also called zariat , and form the core of ...
... Islam requires that the dead be buried , the body being laid flat with the face turned toward Mecca . Followers of Islam ... Islamic tombs are therefore called garden tombs . Tombs of saints are also called zariat , and form the core of ...
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... Islamic . Islamic architecture can be broadly divided into three styles , which are defined by the historical events and the succession of Muslim ruling dynasties that shaped the destiny of India . Five successive Mughal emperors took a ...
... Islamic . Islamic architecture can be broadly divided into three styles , which are defined by the historical events and the succession of Muslim ruling dynasties that shaped the destiny of India . Five successive Mughal emperors took a ...
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Akbar arch architects architecture in India Babur Bengal brick British Buddhist building built bungalow carved caves ceilings central century chaitya chamber chhajja chhattris columns complex construction corbels courtyard covered create decorated dedicated deity Delhi designed dome Dravidian dynasty elements entrance façade feature finial flanked floor freestanding garbha griha garden gateway gopuram Gujarat Hindu Hindu temple Indian architecture interior Islamic architecture jaalis Jain Jain temples Jami Masjid jharokhas Kerala king known lintels lotus Mahal mandapa massive meters mihrab minar monastery monumental mosque motifs Mughal Muslim Nagara style octagonal Orissa ornate painted palace pavilions pillars platform plinth prayer Rajasthan Rajput Ratha rituals rock-cut roof rulers sacred sanctum sandstone sculpted sculpture Shah Jahan shikhara Shiva shrine side space square stone structure stupa subcontinent Sultanate surrounded Taj Mahal tank tecture tomb tower traditions Vaastu Shastra verandah Vishnu walls white marble wooden worship