ancient indian architecture cultural history. qutb minar tallest minaret in india –237 feet tall...
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The Stupa of Sanchi Stupa – Means Heap; Sanchi – City in India Most held the ashes of Buddhist Monks Some were filled with materials the Monks usedTRANSCRIPT
Ancient Indian Architecture
Cultural History
Qutb Minar
• Tallest Minaret in India– 237 feet tall– Islamic tower structure
used in the call to Prayer
• Constructed around 1192 CE
The Stupa of Sanchi
• Stupa – Means Heap; Sanchi – City in India
• Most held the ashes of Buddhist Monks
• Some were filled with materials the Monks used
Khajuro Temples (950 – 1150 CE)
• City with several monuments
• Made from sandstone• Statues depicted in
positions normal to everyday life– Including sexuality
• Would have required hundreds of well trained sculptors to complete this project in the given time
The Taj Mahal: 1653• Taj – Crown; Mahal -
Palace• One of the most well-
known pieces of Indian-Islamic architecture
• Built as a memorial tomb for Mumtaz Mahal, wife of Emperor Shah Jahan
• Made from white marble• About two million people
each year visit
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