Question

give the characteristics of Indo Islamic artitechture. ​

Answer 1

$\textbf{\underline{\underline{Islamic Architecture :-}}}$

The advent of the Turks introduced many new elememts in the field of Indian Architecture.

• These Burberry distance from the already prevailing tradition.

• The interaction of these two distinct styles got assimilated and give birth to Indo Islamic styles of architecture reached it's Zenith and some greatest monuments were built.

$\textbf{\underline{\underline{Characteristics of Indo-Islamic Architecture :}}}$

• The distinctive feature of the Islamic architecture is the introduction to true arch and true dome.

• The decorative brackets, balconies, pendentive decorations etc. were adopted from the traditional site.

• The chhatris (a dome kiosk resting on pillars), minarets (tall towers), half domed double portals were another prominent features.

• Human worship and its representation are not permitted in Islam. Therefore we can find buildings generally decorated in geometrical and floral motifs. Calligraphic verses from the holy Quran were engraved, this combination came to be known as Arabesque.

• The use of lime as mortar was a major element, it was distinct from traditional buildings style.

• The tomb architecture was another significant feature of Islamic architecture.

• The Mughals added a new element by introducing Garden around the tombs, which is subdivided into square compartments called as Charbagh.

• One of the significant features of Indo Islamic architecture was the introduction of the double dome and Pietra - dura style of inlay decoration.