Maratha

Indian architecture from 1674–1818.

Overview

Maratha architecture used stone and fortification for defensive forts and temples with regional motifs.

Core Characteristics

• Defensive and robust.
• Carved stonework.
• Regional Hindu aesthetics.

Notable Examples

• Shaniwar Wada (India, 1732, stone fort).
• Rajasthan Forts (India, 17th century, stone fortifications).

Architectural Connections

• Military: Forts.
• South Asian: Regional prominence.
• Hindu Architecture: Cultural influence.

Influence and Legacy

Maratha architecture influenced regionalism with its defensive designs.

Related Concepts & Architects

Local Traditional (related architect), Vernacular (theory), Wall (element), Neo-Vernacular (movement)