Indian Architecture
Represents Mt. Kailasa, home of god Shiva;
Largest monolithic structure in the world;
200 000 tons of removed rocks;
2x the area of Parthenon and 1,5 times higher;
7000 labourers;
150 years.
Kailasa Temple
Indo-Islamic Architecture
Muslims in medieval time
Imperial style under patronage of the Sultans of Delhi
Mughal architecture round domes, high minarets,
pillars, open courtyards
Indo-Islamic style most important symbol is tomb
provided spaciosness, massiveness and
breadth
Examples :
Qutub Minar, Alai Darwaza, Tughlaqabad Fort,
Fatehpur Sikri, Agra Fort, Taj Mahal, Red Fort Delhi
Fahpur Sikri Palace
Qutub Minar and Alai Darwaza Tughlaqabad Fort
Agra Fort
Red Fort Delhi
Taj Mahal
(built 1631 A.D -1654 A.D)
More than 22, 000 workers
Height of Dome 35 m
Height of Minarets 40m
Lenght and breadth of Pedestal 55m
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