Rajput

Indian architecture with fortified palaces.

Overview

Rajput architecture, using stone and marble, features fortified palaces with intricate jalis, prominent in 16th-18th century Rajasthan, India.

Core Characteristics

• Fortified palaces, jalis.
• Ornate carvings, courtyards.
• Hindu-Islamic prevalence.

Notable Examples

• Udaipur City Palace (India, 1559, Rajput).
• Mehrangarh Fort (India, 15th century, fortified).

Architectural Connections

• Medieval Indian: Defensive focus.
• Civic: Palaces.
• Indian Architecture: Core movement.

Influence and Legacy

Led by Rajput craftsmen, it blends Hindu and Islamic styles.

Related Concepts & Techniques

Stone Carving (technique), Fortification (theory), Jali (element), Mughal Architecture (movement)