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RISE OF ISLAM IN INDIA STARTED WHEN QUTUB-UD-DIN AIBUK THE SLAVE OF MUHAMMAD GHORI WHO CAME TO POWER AFTER HIS MASTERS’ DEATH IN 1206.BEFORE THIS HE WAS JUST THE MIILITARY COMMANDER OF HIS BOSS.HIS EMPIRE EXTENDED FROM LAHORE(PAKISTAN) TO THE YAMUNA AND GANGES PLAINS IN NORTH INDIA. HE RULED FOR FOUR YEARS WHEN HE DIED IN AN ACCIDENT IN 1210.
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The earliest appearance of Islamic architecture in India is referred to as the Imperial style. Indo-Islamic architecture may be divided into few phases starting from the twelfth century to sixteenth century. The sultanate of Delhi was undergone the regular change as five dynasties rose & fell; namely Slave dynasty, Khalji dynasty, Tughluq dynasty, Sayyid & Lodi dynasty.
Lecture 07: Islamic Architecture in India_Tughlaq DynastyKowshik Roy
This is a class lecture on Islamic Architecture in India. Architecture of Tughlaq Dynasty has covered in this lecture.
Course Title: Architectural Heritage-IV
Architecture Discipline,
Khulna University, Khulna
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This is a class lecture on Islamic Architecture in India. Architecture of Khilji Dynasty has covered in this lecture.
Course Title: Architectural Heritage-IV
Architecture Discipline,
Khulna University, Khulna
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Buddhist religious architecture developed in the Indian subcontinent.
Three types of structures are associated with the religious architecture of early Buddhism:
monasteries , places to venerate relics , and shrines or prayer halls , also called , which later came to be called temples in some places.
ISLAMIC ARCHITECTURE
• Unlike Hindu architecture that is confined to temples, the Islamic architecture in India is represented by many different types of buildings – religious and secular.
• Indo Islamic architecture is the architecture of the Indian subcontinent produced by and for
Islamic patrons and purposes.
FACTORS INFLUENCING ISLAMIC ARCHITECTURE IN INDIA
Geographical : Central position of India especially Delhi lead to invasions and trade from Middle east.
Architectural style : Technology, form, elements such as domes, minarets, vaults, arches etc.
Religious : Spread of Islam religion and Sufism in India.
Social : The rule of Islamic rulers in certain regions lead to a Islamic architectural style developments.
Historical : Invasions by Turks, Mongols and trade between Arab.
Geological : Materials obtained from the ruins of temples used in initial stages for Islamic architecture development
TYPOLOGIES: RELIGIOUS TYPOLOGY
Mosque : Centre of Islamic architecture and society. Used for religious and congregational purpose.
Madrasa : Educational centre separate from the mosque including lecture halls, libraries, residences, baths and a courtyard.
Tomb : Any structurally enclosed space used for burial.
Dargah : Memorials of saints.
Kabristan – Muslim Cemetery
TYPOLOGIES: SECULAR TYPOLOGY
1. Palaces – Residences of royalty
2. Forts – Defence wall structures
3. Hammams – Public Bathhouses
4. Caravan serais – Inn for travellers
5. Minars - Towers
6. Suqs (markets or bazaars)
7. Baghs or Gardens
8. Residences
9. Kos minar
10. Pavilions
11. Darwazas or Gateways
BUILDING MATERIALS
• The walls are extremely thick largely made of stone rubble masonry,
which is easily available.
• Walls are then cased over with
chuna or limestone plaster or
dressed stone.
• Stones used are quartzite,
sandstone, buff, marble etc.
• Polychromatic tiles were also used to finish walls and domes.
• From 17th century, bricks were
commonly used due to flexibility.
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Buddhist religious architecture developed in the Indian subcontinent.
Three types of structures are associated with the religious architecture of early Buddhism:
monasteries , places to venerate relics , and shrines or prayer halls , also called , which later came to be called temples in some places.
ISLAMIC ARCHITECTURE
• Unlike Hindu architecture that is confined to temples, the Islamic architecture in India is represented by many different types of buildings – religious and secular.
• Indo Islamic architecture is the architecture of the Indian subcontinent produced by and for
Islamic patrons and purposes.
FACTORS INFLUENCING ISLAMIC ARCHITECTURE IN INDIA
Geographical : Central position of India especially Delhi lead to invasions and trade from Middle east.
Architectural style : Technology, form, elements such as domes, minarets, vaults, arches etc.
Religious : Spread of Islam religion and Sufism in India.
Social : The rule of Islamic rulers in certain regions lead to a Islamic architectural style developments.
Historical : Invasions by Turks, Mongols and trade between Arab.
Geological : Materials obtained from the ruins of temples used in initial stages for Islamic architecture development
TYPOLOGIES: RELIGIOUS TYPOLOGY
Mosque : Centre of Islamic architecture and society. Used for religious and congregational purpose.
Madrasa : Educational centre separate from the mosque including lecture halls, libraries, residences, baths and a courtyard.
Tomb : Any structurally enclosed space used for burial.
Dargah : Memorials of saints.
Kabristan – Muslim Cemetery
TYPOLOGIES: SECULAR TYPOLOGY
1. Palaces – Residences of royalty
2. Forts – Defence wall structures
3. Hammams – Public Bathhouses
4. Caravan serais – Inn for travellers
5. Minars - Towers
6. Suqs (markets or bazaars)
7. Baghs or Gardens
8. Residences
9. Kos minar
10. Pavilions
11. Darwazas or Gateways
BUILDING MATERIALS
• The walls are extremely thick largely made of stone rubble masonry,
which is easily available.
• Walls are then cased over with
chuna or limestone plaster or
dressed stone.
• Stones used are quartzite,
sandstone, buff, marble etc.
• Polychromatic tiles were also used to finish walls and domes.
• From 17th century, bricks were
commonly used due to flexibility.
When the British first made inroads into India, little impact had been, was, or even intended on being made. Structures were mainly reflective of their functions, simple warehouses and a number of rather temporary administration facilities with residences remaining few in number, these kept to the traditional and vernacular. However, as British interests in India expanded, more permanent structures were required to facilitate the infrastructure of the new British Raj- symbols of their new status as the power seat; a sense of permanence and prominence.
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Timelessness: Islamic architecture has stood the test of time, with many structures dating back centuries yet still retaining their beauty and functionality. This timelessness speaks to the enduring appeal and significance of Islamic architectural principles.
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2. MODULE II
ISLAMIC ARCHITECTURE – PROVINCIAL STYLE
Architectural Development of the provincial styles
in regions of
• Punjab -– Tomb of shah Rukni Alam
• Bengal -– Chota sona masjid.Gaur
• Gujarat – Jami masjid, Ahmedabad
• Deccan – Golgumbaz, Bijapur, & Charminar, Hyderabad
EH 301 HISTORY OF ARCHITECTURE – IV SEMESTER V
TOPICS
3. The Provincial Style (belonging to
some particular province)
encompasses the architectural trends
and developments in different
provincial capitals in India
specifically in
Punjab (1150 -1325)
Bengal (1203- 1573)
Gujarat (1300 – 1572)
Deccan (1347 -1617)
Bijapur (1490-1656)
Provincial style buildings were often
of remarkable beauty and displayed
definitely original qualities.
EH 301 HISTORY OF ARCHITECTURE – IV SEMESTER V
INTRODUCTION
4. EH 301 HISTORY OF ARCHITECTURE – IV SEMESTER V
PROVINCIAL STYLE OF BENGAL (1203 – 1573)
Arabs invaded Bengal Province (West
Bengal and Bangladesh) in 13th century
AD and introduced their style
Their strategic centre was at the
junction of the Ganga and Mahananda
(now Malda District)
Two major capitals of Mohammedan
were Gaur and Pandua
Constructed cities , fortresses , palaces,
free standing victory towers , citadels,
bridges and embankments.
Locally available materials combining
regional styles with typical Islamic
features such as domes , arches ,
minarets and mihrab
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PROVINCIAL STYLE OF BENGAL (1203 – 1573)
Three phases
(1200-1340 )
Period extending from 1st conquest
of country while the capital was at
Gaur until it was moved to Pandua
(1340-1430)
From the date when the capital was
established at Pandua until the
building of Eklakhi Tomb
(1442-1573)
During the period from the date of
the retransfer of the capital to Gaur
until the country was acquired by
Mughals
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IMPORTANT STRUCTURES
The Pandua and Adina mosques are the earliest architectural
examples in Bengal.
The tomb of Akhi Surajuddin
The Kotwali Darwaza
The Dakhil Darwaza
The tomb of Sultan Jalaluddin Mohammad Shah (1414-1431
AD), known as the Eklakhi Tomb
Tantipara Masjid (1475 AD)
Chamkatti Masjid (1475 AD)
Lotan Masjid (1480 AD)
Chota Sona Masjid (1510 AD)
The Qadam Rasool Mosque (1530 AD).
7. EH 301 HISTORY OF ARCHITECTURE – IV SEMESTER V
CHOTA SONA MASJID , CHAPAI NAWABGANJ, BANGLADESH (1493 -1519 )
Constructed during the reign of
Sultan Hussain Shah between 1493 AD -1519 AD.
The fifteen domes of the mosque were once gold-plated, giving the
mosque the name of Choto Shona Masjid (Small Golden Mosque)
Built of brick and stone, the mosque proper forms a rectangle having
outside dimensions of 25 metres (82 ft) from north to south and 16
metres (52 ft) from east to west.
All the four walls are veneered externally and internally with granite
stone blocks.
Four exterior angles are strengthened with polygonal towers, of which
nine facets are visible.
Five arched doorways in the eastern facade and three each on the
north and south walls. Corresponding to the five archways in the east
wall there are five semi-circular mihrabs inside the west wall.
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CHOTA SONA MASJID , CHAPAI NAWABGANJ, BANGLADESH (1493 -1519)
The interior of the mosque, measuring 21mX12m (70ft by 40 ft) , is
divided into three aisles by two rows of stone pillars, four in each row.
A wide central nave has cut the aisles into halves, each half showing
six equal square units with a side of 3.5 m.
The nave has three rectangular units, each measuring 3.5 by 4.5 m.
The interior of the mosque has therefore a total of fifteen units, of which
the three rectangular units are covered with chauchala vaults, and the
remaining twelve square units each by an inverted tumbler-shaped
dome.
They are all carried on radiating arches springing from the free-standing
stone pillars and the engaged pilasters. The upper corners in between the
arches of the square units are filled with corbelled brick pendentive to
make up the phase of transition for the domes.
The northwest corner of the mosque has a royal gallery forming an
upper floor. The gallery has a mihrab in front.
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CHOTA SONA MASJID , CHAPAI NAWABGANJ, BANGLADESH (1493 -1519)
Stone carving, brick-setting, terracotta, gilding, and glazed tiles were
used in decorating the building, and of them the former played the
dominant role.
Various forms of stylised hanging patterns adapted from the chain-and-
bell of the Bauddha and Jaina period were used in interiors .
The spandrels of arches and the spaces above the frames are always
dotted with rosettes, an attractive form of designs, but are all carved
differently.
The interior of the domes and vaults are decorated with terracottas,
those of the vaults being copies of the bamboo frames of local huts.
All the frontal archways and those of the mihrabs are cusped.
10. EH 301 HISTORY OF ARCHITECTURE – IV SEMESTER V
CHOTA SONA MASJID
11. EH 301 HISTORY OF ARCHITECTURE – IV SEMESTER V
CHOTA SONA MASJID
12. EH 301 HISTORY OF ARCHITECTURE – IV SEMESTER V
CHOTA SONA MASJID
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INDO- ISLAMIC ARCHITECTURE
Indigenous architecture of India – Trabeate order (all spaces
spanned by beams supported by columns)
Flat or pointed roof / Shikhara
Islamic architecture is arcuate system – arch as a method of
bridging space.
Domes
Pyramidal to Ovoid
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INDO- ISLAMIC ARCHITECTURE
India produce a number of notable buildings under Islamic
influence
- Its relatively late development (experimental stages in other
countries)
- Indigenous craftsmen
Mainly religious (mosques and tombs) and secular buildings
(public and civic purposes – gateways , forts, palaces , wells ,
pavilions , gardens etc)
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MASJID – MOSQUE - "the place of prostration"
Developed from Medina in Arabia
Basically an open courtyard with pillared verandah
The original intention was to provide no specific structure
Natural craving of mankind for enclosed structure in which
worship could be conducted in appropriate environment free from
the distractions of everyday life , house of prayer came into being
Began with rectangular open space – Sahn
Four sides enclosed by pillared cloisters or liwans
With a fountain or a tank in the centre for ablutions a ceremony
described as "the half of faith and the key of the prayer“
16. EH 301 HISTORY OF ARCHITECTURE – IV SEMESTER V
MASJID – MOSQUE - "the place of prostration"
To meet the demand for some focal point the cloisters on the
Mecca (in India on the west) of the courtyard were expanded
and elaborated into a pillared hall or sanctuary, with a wall at the
back containing a recess or alcove called a Mihrab indicating the
Qibla or direction for prayer.
On the right side of the mihrab stands the Mimbar or pulpit while
a portion of the sanctuary is screened off into a compartment for
women.
An elevated platform from which the Muezzin summons the
faithful to prayer is also a necessity and usually takes the form
of a high tower or minaret
17. EH 301 HISTORY OF ARCHITECTURE – IV SEMESTER V
MASJID – MOSQUE - "the place of prostration"
In almost every city and large town, there is one mosque known
as the Jamma Masjid (the collecting mosque"). This designation is
given to the principal or congregational mosque in which the
faithful assemble for the Friday Jumah prayer
The facade and the dome
To produce the necessary structural effect of a house of prayer
two important elements were imposed on to the exterior of the
sanctuary, on the one hand a screen was thrown across its front
to form a facade, and on the other, above the central
space or nave corresponding to the "high place" of the
Christian church a dome was raised.
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MASJID – MOSQUE - "the place of prostration"
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PROVINCIAL STYLE OF GUJARAT (1300-1572)
Gujarat developed the Islamic style of architecture in the early
fourteenth century
When Khalji dynasty of Delhi established their Governors in this
province, they started to build their architectures for the first time.
They constructed and developed their Islamic architecture until
the independent rule of the Ahmad Shahi dynasty declined, and
absorbed into the empire of the Mughals in the sixteenth century.
They constructed their several mosques, tombs and other
buildings with the amalgamation of Hindu culture
20. EH 301 HISTORY OF ARCHITECTURE – IV SEMESTER V
VAVS (STEPWELLS) OF GUJARAT
Indian Traditions of rain water harvesting.
Architecturally, The wells were built so that they can resist
earthquakes of great magnitude.
Mainly built to collect water for weary travellers.
Most of the stepwells were built in the 5th and 19th century.
The ancient city of mohenjo-daro itself had 700 wells
Two most famous stepwells
Adalaj ni vav
Rani ni vav
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ADALAJ NI VAV , AHMEDABAD (1498AD)
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ADALAJ NI VAV , AHMEDABAD (1498AD)
23. EH 301 HISTORY OF ARCHITECTURE – IV SEMESTER V
RANI KI VAV (11 th Century)
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RANI KI VAV (11 th Century)
25. EH 301 HISTORY OF ARCHITECTURE – IV SEMESTER V
TEEN DARWAZA , AHMEDABAD ( 1425AD)
Gateway to Bhadra Fort, Ahmedabad, Gujarat
Historical gateway on the east of Bhadra Fort
The gateway has 3 Arches which leads into a large enclosure,
forming the outer courtyard of the palace called Maidan Shah.
A fountain and Raised Terrace in the centre.
The roadway in the central opening is 5m wide and that of each
arch is 4m wide.
Has highly decorated buttresses on the faces of the piers
between the arches.
The height of the Arch is 6m.
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TEEN DARWAZA , AHMEDABAD ( 1425AD)
27. EH 301 HISTORY OF ARCHITECTURE – IV SEMESTER V
TEEN DARWAZA , AHMEDABAD ( 1425AD)
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TEEN DARWAZA , AHMEDABAD ( 1425AD)
29. EH 301 HISTORY OF ARCHITECTURE – IV SEMESTER V
JAMI MASJID AHMEDABAD (1423 AD)
Built by Sultan Ahmed Shah (founder of city Ahmedabad.)
A blend of Hindu and Muslim Styling.
A number of the central domes were sculpted as lotus flowers
and these have a lot of similarities with archetypal domes of
the Jain shrines.
In addition, a number of the columns were sculpted with
structures like a bell dangling from a chain, similar to the bells
that you frequently find in Hindu shrines
It has three entrance pavilions in the centre of each of the
north, south and east cloisters.
30. EH 301 HISTORY OF ARCHITECTURE – IV SEMESTER V
JAMI MASJID AHMEDABAD (1423 AD)
Rectangular in plan and covered by
four vaults.
The flagged courtyard measuring 255
feet by 220 feet is lined with a
colonnade on three sides
The prayer hall occupies the fourth
(east) side
A bit less than half the space is taken
up by the sanctuary.
The screen of arches and the pillared
portico
The interior of this mosque sanctuary
takes the form of a hypostyle hall 210
feet long and 95 feet deep, and consists
31. EH 301 HISTORY OF ARCHITECTURE – IV SEMESTER V
JAMI MASJID AHMEDABAD (1423 AD)
The central compartment of nave
rises up into three stories, the side
aisles being in two stories, while
the remainder of the interior is one
story only in height, save where
there is a hanging gallery, or
mezzanine, in the north transept
for the zenana.
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JAMI MASJID AHMEDABAD (1423 AD)
Prayer hall is floored with white marble for the zenana.
Center of the courtyard is a rectangular basin for ablutions.
The domes in the mosque are given various shaped like the central domes
are carved like lotus flowers, closely related to the typical domes of Jain
temples .
Yellow sandstone was main construction material and white marble was
used for flooring .
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JAMI MASJID AHMEDABAD (1423 AD)
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JAMI MASJID AHMEDABAD (1423 AD)
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JAMI MASJID AHMEDABAD (1423 AD)
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Pierced stone screens (the
'Jalis') are placed between the
two pillars of the central
openings.
The main entrance is framed
by two columns
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PROVINCIAL STYLE OF DECCAN (1490-1656)
Deccan Plateau Region
Significant parts of Telangana, Maharashtra,
Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh.
Independence of style, unlike the architectural
styles of the other provinces which combined
both the temple architecture and the Islamic
building ideals.
Influence came from two sources –
Indian influences : Due to migration of Tughlaq
from Delhi to Daulatabad , Tughlaquian
influences were bought to the South
Persian influences : Due to the migration of
Persians to Southern India via sea
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PROVINCIAL STYLE OF DECCAN (1490-1656)
Deccan style can be divided into three main phases:
Gulbarga phase (Bahmani dynasty) – laying foundation of the style.
Bidar phase (Bahmani & Barid dynasty) – after moving the capital of the Deccan
sultanate from Gulbarga to Bidar, the style developed the Bahmani and later the
Barid dynasties.
Golkonda phase (Qutub Shahi dynasty) – the capital of the Deccan sultanate finally
moved to the southern city of Golkonda, the stronghold of the ruling Qutub Shahi
dynasty.
Deccan architecture is an amalgamation of Indo Islamic and Dravidian architecture.
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PROVINCIAL STYLE OF BIJAPUR (1490-1656)
Style of Architecture
Influenced from the regional culture of Turkish origin with that of India culture.
Was also famous for its sculptural elements. Plastic art was used to decorate the
patterns on buildings.
They used cornice as a characteristic architectural ornament which is famous for
their remarkable size and projection.
Architectural Features
Main feature was the Dome in buildings of average proportion.
Almost spherical in shape.
Rises out of a band of conventional petals at its base.
Ornamental finishing surmounted the principal angles of the minarets.
The specific Bijapur curve was fuller in its curve and had four centre.
They used one the most famous pattern, the arch spandrils, consisting of vaulted
bracket holding a medallion, and above the arch was a foliated finial all singularly
graceful.
Sculptures were either carved in stones or moulded in stucco, few elements were
hanging lamps, running borders, and interlaced symbols.
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Bijapur was the capital of Adil Shahi Dynasty
during 15th century AD
The Adil Shahi dynasty of Bijapur constructed
several mosques, tombs and palaces.
The development of the dome reached its acme
during their reign. They also borrowed some
elements like the use of symbol of crescent from
the Ottoman Empire.
Bijapur is also famous for the Sat Manzil, Ibrahim
Roza, Bara Kaman, Mehtar Mahal, Nagar Khana
and the Gagan Mahal. Ibrahim Roza is the tomb
of Adil Shai Sultan Ibrahim II (1580-1627 AD).
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GOL GUMBAZ ,BIJAPUR (1656)
Built by Mohammad Adil Shah, which is largest
masonry dome in the world.
The dome
51metres high
Internal diameter is 38m (126ft)
External diameter is 44m (144 ft)
Stands unsupported by any pillars.
It also has an excellent acoustic system where
every sound is echoed seven times
Gol Gumbaz is one of the biggest single chamber
structures in the world.
The structure is composed of a cube of 47.5m
(156 ft) on each side.
The walls are 3 m thick and 30.5 m in height.
The measurement from the interior is 41m on each
side.
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Eight intersecting arches created by two rotated squares that create interlocking
pendentives support the dome.
The eight high pointed arches bisect in the interior of the cube at regular intervals.
The low drum below the dome is encircled by a foliated band .The base of the
monumental dome is carved with beautiful petals that cover the drum.
Inside the mausoleum hall, is a square podium with steps on each side.
There are six openings at its base. The south door is the main entrance to the tomb.
The use of groined compartments or pendentives , which counteract the outer
thrust of the dome. They have a large central arch, above which is a cornice of grey
basalt and a row of small arches carrying a second line of plain work crowned by a
balustrade 6 feet high.
Horizontal courses of brick have been used in the construction of the dome which
has a flat section at its crown.
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Eighth storey is a broad gallery around the dome is the 'Whispering Gallery‘, which
hangs out at around 11 feet where even minute sounds can be heard clearly 37 metres
away . It can be reached by means of winding staircase in the four octagonal corner
towers. Each storey has seven arched windows. Each tower is crowned by a
hemispheric dome with a ring of carved leaves around its base.
The corner towers (Minaret) are inharmonious with the rest of the mausoleum. They
are divided into seven floors with a projecting cornice and a row of arched openings
marking each level.
Dark gray basalt was used to construct the tomb, which is then beautifully
adorned with plasterwork. Carvings on the wall intricate sculptured protrusions from
one of the sides of Gol Gumbaz at one of the upper floors of the octagonal tower.
On the exterior side of the structure there are three great blind arches. The central
arch is the widest of all and is decorated with wooden panels (chajja ) and has a small
rectangular entrance and three rows of windows with arches.
The cornice and parapet of the building is the most distinct characteristic of the
façade.
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At each of the four corners of the cube,
is a dome-capped octagonal tower
seven stories high with a staircase
inside. The upper floor of each opens
on to a round gallery which surrounds
the dome. A small annex to the north
side might have been intended as a
resting- place for his mother, but it is a
later, unfinished addition.
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CHARMINAR , HYDERABAD (1591 AD)
Sultan Muhammed Quli Qutb Shah, the fifth ruler of the Qutb Shahi dynasty built
Charminar in 1591 AD.
To commemorate the elimination of plague epidemic from the city.
The monument was intended to serve as a Mosque and Madrasa.
The structure is of Indo-Islamic architecture style, incorporating Persian architectural
elements in the structure.
Got its name from its four minarets.
Architectural style is Islamic architecture and it was built in 1591 .
Its minaret’s height is 48.7metres (160feet)
The Charminar is located on the east bank of Musi river.
The towers are ornate minarets attached and supported by four grand arches.
The charminar was constructed in the intersection of the historical trade route that
connects the markets of Golconda with the port city of Masulipatnam.
The old city of Hyderabad was designed with charminar as its centerpiece.
The city was spread around the charminar in four different quadrants and chambers,
seggregated according to the established settlements.
Towards the north of charminar is the char kaman, or four gateways constructed in
the cardinal directions.
Mir Momin Astarabadi, Qutb Shah’s prime minister, played a leading role in
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Built in Tajaya style.
It is based on a square plan measuring 30m side length with four minars soaring high
in the sky to a height of 57 m.
Large decorated dome at the top with beautiful petal motifs at the base.
It would take 149 winding steps to reach the upper floor.
Perforated balustrades dome richly embellished cornices 3 storeys small arches small
arcaded triforium ogee arches on 4 sides
The monument’s gallery includes 45 closed prayer spaces and a large open space to
accommodate more people for the Friday prayers.
It has a water container at the centre serves to cleanse oneself before offering the
prayers.
Each arch of the Charminar has a clock, which was set up in 1889.
This square structure stands 20 meters high and has four beautiful arches facing four
streets. • There are four arch ways of 11 m span one on each side with three storeys
one above the other diminishing in sizes. • The first storey contains small-arcaded
triforium, the second one has small arches while the top one has perforated
balustrades on all its sides.
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CHARMINAR , HYDERABAD (1591 AD)
Charminar built in Charminar1591 by Mohammed Quli Qutb Shah. Often called
"Arc de triumph of the East", it is a beautiful structure with four intricately carved
minarets built with granite and lime-mortar. The Mecca Masjid, located near the
Charminar, is another architectural beauty. It was started in 1614 by Abdullah Qutub
Shah and completed in 1687 by Aurangzeb. The Golconda Fort built by Mohammed
Quli Qutb Shah in 1525 was an impregnable fort of great strategic importance to
most of the rulers. The Qutb Shahi Tombs are a cluster of six magnificent tombs
situated a kilometer north of Golconda Fort's Banjara Darwaza. These are built in a
uniqueMecca Masjid architectural style which is a mixture of Persian, Pathan and
Hindu forms. The tomb of the fifth king of the Qutb Shahi dynasty and founder of
Hyderabad - Mohammed Quli Qutb Shah is one of the largest and most imposing of
these monuments. The Chowmahalla Palalce built in 1750 by Nizam Salabat Jung
was designed along the lines of the Shah's palace in Tehran and consists of a group of
palaces each used for a specific purpose. It consists of the Khilwat, Aftab Mahal, the
Tahniyat Mahal and the Durbar Hall. The Falaknuma Palace built in 1870 by Nawab
Vikar-Ul-Ulmara, the Prime Minister of Hyderabad is a rare blend of Italian and
Tudor architecture.
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