Indo-Saracenic architecture

Connected Sites: 4

WHS that include example of Indo-Saracenic architecture. Indo-Saracenic architecture (also known as Indo-Gothic, Mughal-Gothic, Neo-Mughal) is characterized by the use of onion domes, minarets etc. They were mostly public edifices, built by the British Raj in the 19th century.

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Victorian Gothic and Art Deco Ensembles of Mumbai
"The Transition From The 19th Century Victorian Gothic Style To The 20th Century Art Deco Is Represented By A Few Buildings Of The Turn-Of-The-Century Indo Saracenic Style" (Ab Ev) - Examples In Nom File: Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya (Prince Of Wales Museum), Majestic Aamdar Nivas (Majestic Hotel), Western Railway Headquarters Offices
Melaka and George Town
Inscribed: 2008
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George Town: Jubilee Clock Tower
See En.Wikipedia.Org
Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus
Inscribed: 2004
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Although Its Design Is Mostly Described As Italian Gothic Or Victorian Gothic, Other Sources Claim "The Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus In Mumbai, An Exemplary Indo-Saracenic Masterpiece Completed In 1888, Harmoniously Merges Victorian Gothic Revival And Traditional Indian Architecture. Adorned With Pointed Arches, Intricate Carvings, And A Central Dome, The Unesco World Heritage Site Reflects The Cultural Synthesis Of The Colonial Era."
See Thearchitectsdiary.Com
Jaipur City, Rajasthan
Inscribed: 2019
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"Jaleb Chowk Is One The Grandest Historic Public Space In The City. It Marks The Entrance To The City Palace And Was Historically Used As A Parade Ground. The Areas Has Naya Mahal, A Palace Constructed As An Exhibition Space In The 19th Century And Later Converted Into A Conference Auditorium For Official Meetings In The Early 20th Century. The Building Is A Unique Example Of Indo-Saracenic Architecture." (Nom File)