Indo Islamic architecture of Delhi sultanates

Originally posted by sufi hi.......i am highly indebted to you for such intense and accurate insight in the architectural pattern of saltnate buildings........it is indeed a very informative topic and a very through treatment by you!! thanks for sharing...........

Edited by Jinit - 08-May-2014 at 10:54

hi.......i am highly indebted to you for such intense and accurate insight in the architectural pattern of saltnate buildings........it is indeed a very informative topic and a very through treatment by you!! thanks for sharing...........

Ceiling of the mosque

Imprint of the Hindu craftsmen is clearly visible in these delicate works and construction techniques.

Beautiful carvings on the screen

Western wall (Mihrab)

Interior of the mausoleum..

Inside of the mausoleum










Mihrab on the western side.






Edited by Jinit - 20-Jul-2013 at 14:36

Monuments built by Iltutmish

Edited by Jinit - 20-Jul-2013 at 12:29

Qutub Minar

Beyond any doubt Qutub minar is one of the most celebrated monument in the Islamic history of India. The construction of the Qutub minar was started in 1200 AD by Qutub-ud-din as minaret for the Quwwat-ul-Islam mosque for the muezzins to call the Muslims for the prayer. However grandiosity of the minar itself suggests that the minar was constructed to proclaim the prestige of Islam in this part of the world. Qutub-ud-din could finish only the basement of the minar. The rest of the construction was completed by his Son-in-law Iltutmish. Later on the 5th storey was added by the Firoz shah tughlaq in 14th century. The tower was decorated by the bands of the inscriptions and balconies with delicately ornamented supporting brackets. The grandiosity of the tower is the combination of the vision of the slave rulers and creative genius of Indian craftsmen. 

Seen from any point of view the 20tb Minar as a whole is a most impressive conception, the vivid colour of its red sandstone, the changing texture of its fluted stories with their overlay of inscriptional bands, the contrast between the alternating spaces of plain masonry and rich carving, the shimmer of the shadows under the balconies, all combine to produce an effect of marked vitality.... - Percy brown

An arched facade or screen was added to the mosque after two years on the western side of the mosque, infront of the sanctuary to give it more authentic look. From the construction of the arches it is obvious that it is done by the same native artisans who once produced those magnificent temples which were demolished to get material for the mosque. this view is further reinforced by the beautiful floral carvings on the facades which are basically Hindu conception (and interestingly in total contrast with the upright lines of decorative Quranic inscriptions which are basically an Islamic conception.  )

Originally there was one central arch surrounded by 2 small side arches on each side. there must be small arches above the side arches when originally built.

Edited by Jinit - 20-Jul-2013 at 06:01