CHARACTERISTICS OF THE INDO-ISLAMIC ARCHITECTURE
· Concept of arch or dome was not invented by the Muslims but was, in fact, borrowed and was further perfected by them from
the architectural styles of the post-Roman period.
· Used cementing agent in
the form of mortar for the first time.
· use of scientific principles helped not only in obtaining greater strength and stability of the
construction materials but also provided greater flexibility to the architects
and builders.
· Islamic elements of architecture had already passed through
different experimental phases in other countries like Egypt, Iran and Iraq before these were introduced in India.
· typical mortar-masonry
works formed of dressed stones.
· Mosques and Tombs - religious architecture
· Palaces and Forts - secular Islamic architecture.
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