by CulturoAdmin | May 23, 2024 | Indian Architecture & Sculpture
The Arab conquest of Sind in 712 A.D. and the subsequent advent of Islamic rule in India towards the end of the 12th century A.D. introduced new elements into Indian architecture, such as the use of shapes, calligraphy, ornamentation using inlay work, and the... by CulturoAdmin | Apr 7, 2020 | Indian Architecture & Sculpture
The Mughal rulers were visionaries who contributed significantly in the all-round development of various arts, crafts, music, building and architecture. Babar took considerable interest in erecting buildings, though few have survived. The mosque at ‘Kabuli Bagh’ at... by CulturoAdmin | Apr 7, 2020 | Indian Architecture & Sculpture
The Provincial Style of architecture encompasses the trends and developments noticed in different provincial capitals in India, but specifically in Punjab (1150-1325 A.D.), Bengal (1203-1573 A.D.), Gujarat (1300-1572 A.D.), Jaunpur (1376-1479 A.D.), Malwa (1405-1569... by CulturoAdmin | Apr 7, 2020 | Indian Architecture & Sculpture
The Delhi or the Imperial Style of Indo-Islamic architecture flourished between 1191-1557 A.D. and covered Muslim dynasties viz., Slave (1191-1246 A.D.), Khilji (1290-1320 A.D.), Tughlaq (1320-1413 A.D.), Sayyid (1414-1444 A.D.) and Lodi (1451-1557 A.D.). The first...