Question

Give an account of how colonial architecture enriched Madras.
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Answer 1

Answer:

Mark brilliant

Explanation:

Whenever a heritage structure of Madras city bites the dust, those who lament its passage are branded as apologists for the British Raj and all that it stood for. Part of the reason why the city’s built heritage of the 18th and 19th centuries remains unprotected is that there is a very common notion among the powers that be that these are buildings built by the British and so Indians have no necessity to protect or restore them. But were these purely British? Was there no Indian participation at all?

Answer 2

Answer:

Some of the best examples of colonial architecture in India can be found in Madras.

Explanation:

One can find structures built in-

1. Classic Greek style ( example- pachiyappa's Hall)
2. The gothic style ( example- the santhome Basilica)
3. Indo-saracenic style ( example-Madras High Court)
4. It combines domes,minartes and trellis-work, with arches,spires and stained glass.