This a class lecture on Islamic Architecture in India. Course Title: Architectural Heritage IV Architecture Discipline, Khulna University.

1. Arch 2205 | Architectural Heritage – IV
Islamic Architecture in India
| Kowshik Roy | Part Time Lecturer | Architecture Discipline | Khulna University |

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History vs Heritage
History
the whole series of past events,
particularly in human affairs

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History vs Heritage
Heritage
valued objects and qualities
such as cultural traditions, unspoiled countryside, and
historic buildings that have been passed down from
previous generations

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History vs Heritage
what is the difference between
History of Architecture
&
Architectural Heritage

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Course Overview
Part-A
Sultanate Period (1206- 1526 AD)
Part-B
Mughal Period (1526- 1707)
Focused on Imperial Capital Delhi, because
“He who holds Delhi holds India”
Islamic Architecture in India

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Islamic Architecture
secular and religious styles from the foundation of Islam,
influencing the design and construction of buildings and structures
in Islamic culture and beyond
Figure 01: The Dome of the Rock, Jerusalem
Islamic architectural style from
Roman, Egyptian, Persian, and
Byzantine models.
Dome of the Rock (Qubbat al-
Sakhrah) in Jerusalem an early
example established in 691 AD.
Featuring interior vaulted spaces,
a circular dome, and the use of
stylized repeating decorative
patterns (arabesque).

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Islamic Architecture in India
Islamic
thoughts,
ideals,
religion and
philosophy
Ancient and
established
Hindu
civilization
Adaptation of
Indian
builders
Islamic
Architecture
in India