Diversity is the heart of India, and its cultural influences a beautiful representation of it. The varying geographic conditions and philosophies in different regions across the country give rise to…
In India, architecture has been influenced by many cultures. One such culture Indian structures are influenced by is Islam. Islamic architecture is characterized by simplicity and severity. Ornamentation was hardly…
Islamic architecture is an architectural style associated with the religion of Islam and, has evolved from various architectural styles like that of Mesopotamian and Roman. As centuries passed, Islamic architecture…
The chapter on architecture for the Islamic patrons and aspirations in the Indian peninsula turned a new leaf as the Delhi Sultanate established itself as the capital of the Ghurid…
The description of Paradise in the Holy Quran served as the basis for the design of gardens all over the Muslim World and was also incorporated into Islamic Architecture. They…
Islamic Architecture spread to India at the advent of Islamic Rule in India during the era of the Slave Dynasty in the year 1206. Through the years, Islamic Architecture flourished…
What makes Topkapi Palace the number one destination of Istanbul, Turkey? But first, what is Topkapi Palace? The palace has been for four centuries the eyes of the Ottoman dynasty…
Architecture is a huge world of different cultures and traditions coming together, in the form of buildings. Throughout the year’s architectural styles have developed and have been enhanced with the…
The advent of Islamism in India dates back to 1206 when Islamic political power was established in the country for the very first time. The Delhi Sultanate rulers came from…
A glimpse at a historic building tells tales worth generations. The architecture, the city on which it stands and the political scenario of the place are interconnected, evolving simultaneously at…
The movie “Oh Kadhal Kanmani” (a.k.a. “Ok Kanmani”) was a writerial, directorial, and productional effort of Mani Ratnam in 2015. The film of the two pairs of couples and their…
Marvel of Architecture is written in several books, and one such gem is preserved in the world’s largest open-air Museum of Architecture, Hampi, Karnataka. Hampi is a UNESCO heritage site…