Indo-Islamic architecture

Connected Sites: 13

Definition
Indo-Islamic architecture encompasses a wide range of styles from various backgrounds that helped shape the architecture of the Indian subcontinent from the advent of Islam in the Indian subcontinent around the 7th century. It has left influences on modern Indian, Pakistani and Bangladeshi architecture. Both secular and religious buildings are influenced by Indo-Islamic architecture which exhibit Indian, Persian, Arab, and Turkish themes. (wiki) Characteristics include traditional Indian decoration and tomb architecture.

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Connected Sites

  • Agra Fort
    Agra Fort
    India
    Inscribed: 1983
    3.55
    242
    6
  • Qutb Minar
    Qutb Minar
    India
    Inscribed: 1993
    3.45
    209
    6
  • Bagerhat
    Bagerhat
    Bangladesh
    Inscribed: 1985
    2.20
    33
    3
  • Champaner-Pavagadh
    Champaner-Pavagadh
    India
    Inscribed: 2004
    2.84
    40
    3
    "forerunners of the Mughal architecture, being a mix of Hindu traditions and craftsmanship with Moslem ideology" (AB ev)
  • Taj Mahal
    Taj Mahal
    India
    Inscribed: 1983
    4.25
    249
    7
  • Rohtas Fort
    Rohtas Fort
    Pakistan
    Inscribed: 1997
    2.92
    33
    16
  • Red Fort
    Red Fort
    India
    Inscribed: 2007
    3.11
    227
    4
  • Makli, Thatta
    Makli, Thatta
    Pakistan
    Inscribed: 1981
    2.97
    32
    3
    "These structures are notable for their fusion of diverse influences into a local style. These influences include, among others, Hindu architecture of the Gujrat style and Mughal imperial architecture. " (OUV statement)
  • Humayun's Tomb
    Humayun's Tomb
    India
    Inscribed: 1993
    3.35
    206
    8
  • Hill Forts of Rajasthan
    Hill Forts of Rajasthan
    India
    Inscribed: 2013
    3.71
    196
    5
    Amber - Built in 1592 by a Rajput commander of the army of the Mughal emperor Akbar the fort/palace contains a mixture of Indian and Mughal architectural styles.
    See www.tourmyindia.com
  • Fort and Shalamar Gardens
    Fort and Shalamar Gardens
    Pakistan
    Inscribed: 1981
    2.93
    52
    3
  • Fatehpur Sikri
    Fatehpur Sikri
    India
    Inscribed: 1986
    3.38
    188
    9
  • Ahmadabad
    Ahmadabad
    India
    Inscribed: 2017
    2.60
    69
    6
    "The comparison emphasizes the significance of Ahmadabad on the grounds of 15th century planning of an Indo-Islamic city in the Indian sub-continent that is still a living city... Sultanate architecture from the fifteenth century is characterised by the fusion of Islamic elements and local Jain and Hindu building traditions, which are manifested in the Bhadra Fort, the city walls and gates, the Jama Masjid, the mausoleums of the royal family, and other mosques and minarets." (AB ev)