Introduction to Medieval (Indo Muslim) Architecture of India (1192-1803): Handbook for Beginners

by R. Nath

This is a concise study of Medieval (Indo-Muslim) Architecture of India (1192-1803 A.D.) covering both the Sultanate and Mughal periods. Though adequately illustrated by 32 text figures (drawings of plans, sections and elevations) and 43 plates (photographs), it has been specifically designed to be precise, for the beginners and students. It is being published in independent book-form for the first time.

Section-A: Architecture of the Sultanate Period (1192-c.1565)
(1). Quwwat’ul-Islam Masjid (1192-1229)
(2). The Adhai-Din-ka-Jhompra Masjid Ajmer
(3). The Qutb Minar
(4). The Tomb of Iltutmish
(5). The Alai Darwazah (1311)
(6). The Jam’at-Khanah Masjid (1311)
(7). The Square (Caturasra) Tombs
(8). The Octagonal (Astasra) Tombs
(9). The Pylon (Brhatmukhi) Mosques
(10). The Four-Quartered (Caturangana) Mosques
(11). The Five-Arched (Pancamukhi) Mosques
(12). The Regional Styles

Section-B: Architecture of the Mughal Period (1526-1803 A.D.)
(13). Babur’s contribution to Medieval Architecture
(14). The Tomb of Humayun at Delhi
(15). Akbar and His buildings at Agra and FatehpurSikri
(16). Transitional Phase of Colour and Design
(17). Shah Jehan’s Age of Architecture Aestheticism
(18). Decline of the Mughal Art: Development of a National Style

69 pages, Kindle Edition

Published March 18, 2019

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