The document provides an overview of Post-Mughal Maratha architecture from 1749-1818. It discusses the background of the Maratha empire during this period. The architectural characteristics included domestic buildings called wadas, forts, and temples that synthesized Dravidian, Nagara, and Islamic influences. Examples of structures from this period are described like the Kartik Swami temple in Pune with Islamic features like domes and arches, and various hill, sea and land forts built by the Marathas for defense. Assignments are provided to analyze and draw specific examples of Post-Mughal Maratha architecture in more detail.

1. POST MUGHAL MARATHA
ARCHITECTURE
(1749 – 1818 )
LECT 01
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2. CONTENTS :
1.Introduction
2.Background
3.Architectural Character
4.Examples
a)Forts
b))wadas
c)Temples
5.Assignment 01
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3. INTRODUCTION :
EARLY MARATHA PERIOD- 13TH
CENTURY TILL BEGINNING OF 14TH
CENTURY :
•Yadavas of Devagiri are considered as first Maratha empire.
•Ramadev Yadava was defeated by Ala-ud-din Khilji in 1294, kingdom was given back in lieu of
huge amount of ransom and annual tribute.
•The amount was not paid till 1307 AD, when Malik Kafur was sent to retake the kingdom.
•Ruled by Ala-ud-din Khilji till 1317AD, Devagiri renamed as ‘Daulatabad’.
•After that there was a period of anarchy till Mohammed-bin Tughlaq shifted his capital to
Daulatabad in 1340 AD.
•Ala-ud-din Baman Shah a Persian official established his kingdom in Gulbarga in Deccan .
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MARATHA EMPIRE :
POST MUGHAL MARATHA ARCHITECTURE

5. BACKGROUND :
•5 divisions of Islamic rule in Deccan
1. Berar - Imad Shahi (1490-1574 AD)
2. Ahmednagar – Nizam shahi (1490 – 1636 AD)
3. Bijapur- Adil shahi (1490-1686 AD)
4. Bidar – Barid Shahi (1492-1619 AD)
5. Golkonda- Kutubshahi (1518-1687 AD)
6. Several jagirdars and sardars were also in rule in smaller parts
•Raja Shivaji gave a fight against the Sultanates and later also against Mughal emperor
Aurangzeb from 1674 Ad till his death in 1680 AD
•Later his sons Sambhaji (1657-1689AD) and Rajaram (1670- 1700AD) also continued the fight.
•The actual Maratha rule spans from 1749 – 1818
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6. Maratha period 1749 – 1818 AD :
•Reign of the prime minister of Maratha rulers.
•Pune was established as the capital and empire extended upto Punjab, Kashmir, Bengal,
Mysore, Tanjore, & west and central India.
•Greater Maratha Kingdoms of great importance were established as Indore (Holkar), Gwalior
(Shindia), Baroda (Gaikwad).
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7. ARCHITECTURAL CHARACTER :
Types of Buildings in Maratha Architecture :
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8. EXAMPLE TYPE : 1) DOMESTIC BUILDINGS : WADAS
•Domestic architecture: wadas
•Utilitarian and other structures:
roads, bridges, passes, ghats, gardens, dharmshalas, kund, chhatri, Samadhi etc.
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Menavali ghat, WaiVisharambag wada,puneShanivar wada,pune

9. EXAMPLE TYPE : 2) TEMPLES
Hemadpanti style:
•Influenced from Bhumija type of Nagar style, Hemadpanti (named after Yadav minister
Hemadri) style was found during Yadavas of Devagiri period
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10. EXAMPLE TYPE : 2) TEMPLES
Maratha period :
•Developed from Hemadpanti style as well as gradually got fused with Islamic features.
•Both Dravidian & Nagara (specially Gujrat, Rajasthan, Malava) influences were
synthesized.
•The evolution of temples could be grouped in three categories :
• Neo-Yadava
• Nagara (Gujrat, Rajasthan) style
• Maratha style
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11. Neo-Yadava style
•Developed from the earlier Yadava
style
•Introduced Islamic arcuated system
of construction with dome in
garbhagriha
•vimana with dressed black trap
(basalt) stone with mortar & shikhara
has stucco with conical upward sweep
lotus petal base
•Horizontal bands with motifs
•Domical amalaka finial with kalash
•Monolithic pillars of square,
octagonal, round profile, with motifs
and capital.
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Nagara style
•Followed Nagara style of Gujrat & Rajasthan
•More Islamic style adapted for construction &
decoration like arches in porch, dressed stone
with mortar
•Two types of shikhara found- plain domes,
conical nagara style, decorated with motifs
Devdeveshwar temple, Pune

12. KARTIK SWAMI TEMPLE , PUNE
Maratha style:
•Most popular since 1725 AD during Peshwa
period
•Adapted Islamic methods of construction &
features widely (domes, arches, minerate motifs)
characterized by plain shrine & rich row of
columns
•Main features are arches (cusped, pointed
circular) cypruss column, wooden pillars.
• Example
• Kartik Swami temple at Parvati, Pune
• Tulsi bag temple, Pune
• Omkareshwar temple, Pune
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Kartik swami temple, Parvati, Pune

13. MILITARY BUILDINGS : FORTS
•Nearly 340 forts of different types are found in Maharashtra many of them were built in pre
maratha period by both Hindu dynasties (Yadava & Shilahar) & Muslim ruller (Deccan
sultanate).
•Most of these forts were built mainly along the highways to check on the enemies .
•Maratha kings mainly Shivaji built many forts Several defensive architectural features were
evolved for the guerilla warfare tactics, forts are mainly of three types:
1. Hill forts
2. Sea forts
3. Land forts
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14. HILL FORT : RAIGAD
•Nearly 340 forts of different types are found in Maharashtra .
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15. SEA FORT : VIJAYDURG
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16. FORT : PANHALA at kolhapur
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17. SUBMISSION 01 : POST MARATHA ARCHITECTURE
-Write the Submission/Assignment 01 in journal.
-Draw Plans/Elevations/Views of examples and details .
-Questions/Guidelines :
-Describe Post Mughal Maratha Architecture with examples in details.
-What are the architectural features of post maratha architecture ? Elaborate with example.
-What are type of forts ? Explain with relevant examples.
-Draw neat Plan / Section / Elevation / View for following structures with short notes :
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• Panhala
• Vijaydurg
• Raigad
• Pratapgad
• Shivneri
• Naldurg
• Omkareshwar Temple
• Siddheshwar Temple
• Trimbakeshwar Temple
• Shanivar Wada

18. By : Sarvesh Kulkarni
Thank you !
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