This is a class lecture on Islamic Architecture in India. Architecture of Slave Dynasty has covered in this lecture. Course Title: Architectural Heritage-IV Architecture Discipline, Khulna University, Khulna

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

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Adhai Din Ka Jhonpra Mosque, Ajmer
Figure 01: Areal view of Adhai Din Ka Jhonpra Mosque, Ajmer

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Adhai Din Ka Jhonpra Mosque, Ajmer
General Information
Adhai Din Ka Jhopra means two and half day cottage
Commissioned by Qutb-ud-Din-Aibak, on orders of Muhammad
Ghori, in 1192 CE
Completed in 1199 CE
Further beautified by Shams ud din Iltutmish
Constructed on the remains of a Sanskrit college

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Adhai Din Ka Jhonpra Mosque, Ajmer
Figure 02: Plan of Adhai Din Ka Jhonpra Mosque, Ajmer
Entrance
staircase
Corner
turret
Screen of
Arches
Open Court

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Adhai Din Ka Jhonpra Mosque, Ajmer
Architectural Features
An improvisation of columns, beams and brackets recovered from
Hindu and Jain temples as like as Quwwat-ul-Islam mosque in Delhi
Built on a large platform cut out of the hill side
Figure 03: Bracket of Adhai Din Ka Jhonpra Mosque, Ajmer

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Adhai Din Ka Jhonpra Mosque, Ajmer
Figure 04: Screen of Adhai Din Ka Jhonpra Mosque, Ajmer
Ornately built screen including trefoil, arches for the opening and
minarets over central arch

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Adhai Din Ka Jhonpra Mosque, Ajmer
Figure 05: Entrance staircase of Adhai Din Ka Jhonpra Mosque, Ajmer

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Expansion of Qutb Complex
Figure 06: Decorative dome inside of Adhai Din Ka Jhonpra Mosque, Ajmer
Roof of the prayer hall is a series of shallow corbelled domes
planted over square pillared bays

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Expansion of Qutb Complex
Figure 07: Arcade inside of Adhai Din Ka Jhonpra Mosque, Ajmer
Three standard columns of Hindu temples are superimposed to get
gain greater height for the sanctuary

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Adhai Din Ka Jhonpra Mosque, Ajmer
Figure 08: Corner turret of Adhai Din Ka Jhonpra Mosque, Ajmer