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Some Aspects of Indo-Islamic Architecture — Revision Notes

CBSE · Class 11 · Fine Arts

Some Aspects of Indo-Islamic Architecture revision notes for CBSE Class 11 Fine Arts: 4 topics in quick points.

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Key Topics to Revise

1

Meaning, growth, and styles of Indo-Islamic architecture

  • Indo-Islamic architecture means architectural forms that show a mix of styles.
  • Large-scale Islamic building activity in India began only in the early thirteenth century under the Delhi Sultanate.
  • Arcuate construction using voussoirs and keystones was introduced gradually, allowing arches to support domes.
2

Decorative forms and construction materials

  • Hindus adorned all surfaces with sculptures and paintings.
  • Muslims, forbidden to replicate living forms on any surface, developed religious art and architecture consisting of arabesque, geometrical patterns, and calligraphy on plaster and stone.
  • The lotus bud fringe motif was used in the inner curves of arches.
3

Forts and minars

  • Building monumental forts with embattlements was a regular feature in medieval times and symbolised the seat of power of a king.
  • When a fort was captured, the vanquished ruler lost complete power or sovereignty and accepted the suzerainty of the victor.
  • Some important forts are Chittorgarh, Gwalior, Daulatabad, and Golconda.
4

Tombs and sarais

  • Monumental structures over graves of rulers and royalty were a popular feature of medieval India.
  • Well-known tomb examples include Ghyasuddin Tughlaq, Humayun, Abdur Rahim Khan-i-Khanan in Delhi, and Akbar and Itmaduddaula in Agra.
  • According to Anthony Welch, the idea behind the tomb was eternal paradise as a reward for the true believer on the Day of Judgement.

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