Indian Subcontinent

Architecture with temples and Mughal forts.

Overview

Indian Subcontinent architecture, using stone and brick, features Hindu temples, Mughal forts, and havelis, prominent in India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh.

Core Characteristics

• Ornate stone temples.
• Mughal domes, arches.
• Vernacular prevalence.

Notable Examples

• Taj Mahal (India, 1653).
• Khajuraho Temples (India, 11th century).

Architectural Connections

• Classical Indian: Religious focus.
• Religious: Temples.
• Indian Architecture: Core movement.

Influence and Legacy

Led by Indian craftsmen, it blends Hindu, Islamic, and Jain styles.

Related Concepts & Techniques

Stone Carving (technique), Symbolism (theory), Shikhara (element), Mughal Architecture (movement)