The Mughal Architecture

The Mughal period• The Mughal period (1526) to (1707) is justifiably called

the golden age of muslim architecture in India .• The Mughal style of building was distinctive compared

to earlier Islamic styles.• Mughal architecture reached its peak during the reign

of Shah Jahan.Fateh Pur Sikri in Allahbad, Taj mahal in Agra, Jama Masjid in Delhi.

Taj Mahal• Taj Mahal was made by Shah Jahan in the Medieval

Period.• It is one of the seven wonders of the ancient world.• It is made up of white marble.• It was built by Shah Jahan inin the memory of his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal.

Fatehpur Sikhri • This magnificent fortified ancient city, 40km west of Agra,

was the short-lived capital of the Mughal empire between 1571 and 1585, during the reign of Emperor Akbar.• Akbar visited the village of Sikri to consult the Sufi saint

Shaikh Salim Chishti, who predicted the birth of an heir to the Mughal throne.• When the prophecy came true, Akbar built his new capital here, including a stunning mosque – still in use today.

Jama Mazjid• Mughal emperor Shah Jahan built the Jama Masjid

between 1644 and 1656. It was constructed by more than 5000 workers.• It was originally called Masjid-i-Jahan-Numa, meaning

'mosque commanding view of the world'.• The construction was done under the supervision of Saadullah Khan, during Shah Jahan's rule.• The cost of the construction at the time was one million rupees.

South Indian TemplesThe South Indian temple also had gateways or

gopurams by the kalasa.Some of the gopurams were tall and elaborately

sculpted.The tamil kings were great builders, especially the

Pallavas and the Cholas.For example-Brihadeshwara temple,

Gangaikondacholapuram.

Temples of DeccanThe Rashtrakutas and the Hoysalas had their own

unique styles of temple buildings.The rock-cut architecture is best illustrated by the

Kailashnath temple at Ellora.For example- Dwarasamudra Temple at Halebid

The Temples of North IndiaThe Nagara-style temples had some distinctive

features.These together with the curving lines of the sikhara

were the main characteristics of the Nagara style of architecture .

For example- Temple city of Bhubaneshwar, Rajarani temple, Murudeshwara Temple, The Sun temple at Konark.

Indo Islamic Architecture• Indo Islamic architecture was a blend of the local Indian

style with the Islamic style.• In Delhi Islamic influences dominated, while in the

deccan local styles were more prominent in the buildings .• Indo islamic architecture was also influenced by the

fact that muslim rulers often had to use Indian craftsmen .

Provincial Architecture • The imperial style of the Delhi sultans influenced the

architecture of the provinces .• In many of the structures showed a combination of

hindu and muslim styles of architectures .• For eg; Mandu fort , Jama Masjid, Dakhil Darwaza.

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