Question

Compare the style and grandeur of the mughals buildings to those of the sultanate period

Answer 1

In this article we will discuss about progress in the field of architecture during the Sultanate period in India.  

Fine arts, primarily architecture, made progress during the period of the Delhi Sultanate. Islam objects to painting, music and dance. Therefore, the art of painting could not progress during this period. However, as Sultans of Delhi and rulers of provincial dynasties were fond of both music and dance, these certainly progressed. Yet, architecture remained at the top in the progress of different fine arts.

The architecture of the period of the Sultanate can be divided into three categories for the sake of convenience. First is the Delhi or the Imperial style of architecture which grew under the patronage of Sultans of Delhi. It includes all those buildings which were constructed by different Sultans. The other is provincial style of architecture which grew under the patronage of provincial ruling dynasties which were mostly Muslims.

The Imperial style, of course, influenced the style of provincial architecture, yet the provincial arts had their own different characteristics which assigned them different places. The third- Hindu architecture which mostly developed under Hindu kings of Rajasthan and the Vijayanagara empire.

Hindu architecture was also influenced by the Imperial style. The Hindus had already a well-developed style of their own prior to the coming of the Muslims in India. Therefore, features of their past style continued to be the governing factors of their style of architecture.

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