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Humayun’s Tomb: A Mughal Masterpiece Humayun’s Tomb is a Mughal mausoleum located in Delhi, India. It was commissioned by Humayun’s wife, Bega Begum, in 1562, two years after his death. The tomb is considered to be one of the finest examples of Mughal architecture, and it is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. History Humayun was … Read more
Architecture in Medieval India Introduction The architecture of medieval India is a vast and complex topic, covering a period of over 1000 years and a wide range of styles. From the early Hindu temples of the Gupta period to the Mughal palaces and forts of the 16th and 17th centuries, medieval Indian architecture is a … Read more
Indo-Islamic architecture is a style of architecture that developed in the Indian subcontinent under the rule of Muslim dynasties from the 12th to the 19th centuries. It is a fusion of Islamic and Hindu architectural traditions, and it is characterized by its use of domes, arches, and minarets. The earliest examples of Indo-Islamic architecture date … Read more
Post-Mauryan art is a term used to describe the art of India after the fall of the Mauryan Empire in the 2nd century BCE. This period saw a great deal of political and social upheaval, as well as a flowering of new artistic styles. One of the most important developments in Post-Mauryan art was the … Read more