Question

what are the four distinctive features of indo-islamic architecture? ​

Answer 1

Indo-Islamic architecture is the architecture of the Indian subcontinent produced for Islamic patrons and purposes. Despite an earlier Muslim presence in Sindh in modern Pakistan, its main history begins when Muhammad of Ghor made Delhi a Muslim capital in 1193. Both the Delhi Sultans and the Mughal dynasty that succeeded them came from Central Asia via Afghanistan, and were used to a Central Asian style of Islamic architecture that largely derived from Iran.[1]

The types and forms of large buildings required by Muslim elites, with mosques and tombs much the most common, were very different from those previously built in India. The exteriors of both were very often topped by large domes, and made extensive use of arches. Both of these features were hardly used in Hindu temple architecture and other native Indian styles. Both types of building essentially consisted of a single large space under a high dome, and completely avoided the figurative sculpture so important to Hindu temples.[2]

Answer 2

Answer:

The 4 distinctive characteristics of the Indo-Islamic architecture are the focus on interior design.

The interior is always lavishly designed and features some intricate artwork.

The buildings always feature a beautiful courtyard.

The buildings also make use of some different colours and the geometric designs, and the bulbous dome is yet another distinctive feature of the Indo-Islamic architecture.