Indo-Islamic architecture

Connected Sites: 13

Indo-Islamic architecture encompasses a wide range of styles from various backgrounds that helped shape the architecture of the Indian subcontinent from the advent of Islam in the Indian subcontinent around the 7th century. It has left influences on modern Indian, Pakistani and Bangladeshi architecture. Both secular and religious buildings are influenced by Indo-Islamic architecture which exhibit Indian, Persian, Arab, and Turkish themes. (wiki) Characteristics include traditional Indian decoration and tomb architecture.

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Connected Sites

Taj Mahal
Taj Mahal
India
Inscribed: 1983
4.24
351
7
Agra Fort
Agra Fort
India
Inscribed: 1983
3.55
337
6
Red Fort
Red Fort
India
Inscribed: 2007
3.10
317
4
Fort and Shalamar Gardens
Fort and Shalamar Gardens
Pakistan
Inscribed: 1981
2.93
60
3
Qutb Minar
Qutb Minar
India
Inscribed: 1993
3.43
272
6
Bagerhat
Bagerhat
Bangladesh
Inscribed: 1985
2.20
37
3
Champaner-Pavagadh
Champaner-Pavagadh
India
Inscribed: 2004
2.84
49
3
"Forerunners Of The Mughal Architecture, Being A Mix Of Hindu Traditions And Craftsmanship With Moslem Ideology" (Ab Ev)
Makli, Thatta
Makli, Thatta
Pakistan
Inscribed: 1981
2.97
38
3
"These Structures Are Notable For Their Fusion Of Diverse Influences Into A Local Style. These Influences Include, Among Others, Hindu Architecture Of The Gujrat Style And Mughal Imperial Architecture. " (Ouv Statement)
Fatehpur Sikri
Fatehpur Sikri
India
Inscribed: 1986
3.38
249
9
Humayun's Tomb
Humayun's Tomb
India
Inscribed: 1993
3.34
268
8
Rohtas Fort
Rohtas Fort
Pakistan
Inscribed: 1997
2.92
38
16
Hill Forts of Rajasthan
Hill Forts of Rajasthan
India
Inscribed: 2013
3.70
253
5
Amber - Built In 1592 By A Rajput Commander Of The Army Of The Mughal Emperor Akbar The Fort/Palace Contains A Mixture Of Indian And Mughal Architectural Styles.
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Ahmadabad
Ahmadabad
India
Inscribed: 2017
2.60
84
6
"The Comparison Emphasizes The Significance Of Ahmadabad On The Grounds Of 15th Century Planning Of An Indo-Islamic City In The Indian Sub-Continent That Is Still A Living City... Sultanate Architecture From The Fifteenth Century Is Characterised By The Fusion Of Islamic Elements And Local Jain And Hindu Building Traditions, Which Are Manifested In The Bhadra Fort, The City Walls And Gates, The Jama Masjid, The Mausoleums Of The Royal Family, And Other Mosques And Minarets." (Ab Ev)