III. Collect pictures of the architectural contribution of the Sultanate and write short notes on each
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Updated : Jun 19, 2020, 18:00
By : Hemant Kumar
As per recent patterns of exams, Art and architecture have emerged as an important subject for UPSC, State PCS, and other competitive exams. Architecture during Delhi Sultanate is often asked in both prelims and mains examination. Here in the article, all major developments are discussed thoroughly.
Art & Architecture of Delhi Sultanate
Architecture during Delhi Sultanate amalgamated the Indian Civilization with the Islamic Civilization & integrated the Indian Sub-continent Culturally.
The Delhi Sultanate includes the following dynasties:
Slave Dynasty
Khilji Dynasty
Tughlaq Dynasty
Sayyid Dynasty
Lodi Dynasty
The era marked the evolution and development of a new type of Hindu-Muslim architecture in which decorative exuberance of Hindu architecture was toned down and new elements such as the use of geometric shapes, calligraphy, inscriptional art etc. took their place.
The Delhi Sultanate architecture comprises structures and monuments of Slave, Khilji, Tughlaq, Sayyid and Lodi dynasties constructed 320-year-old in Delhi and its surroundings.
The aspects of Hindu architecture, however, were still the foundation for a fresh architectural style. This was primarily due to three reasons.
Earliest mosques were constructed with the demolition of the temples,
Muslim leaders used the same material as the Hindu Temples to make their mosques and graves.
Muslim leaders had to hire Indian architects and masons.
Instead of constructing new memorials from scratch, the early Muslim rulers resorted by creating few alternations here and there to turn the Hindu and Jain temples into mosques.
From the era of the Delhi sultanate, we see the beginning of the use of the false arches and false domes (e.g. the Quwat-ul-Islam mosque) to true arch and domes (beginning at Alay Darwaja).
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