| Title | Gujarat Sultanate architecture styleUncommon |
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| Description | A regional style blending indigenous Gujarati craftsmanship with Islamic architectural principles, known for its intricate carvings, bracket supports, and the incorporation of temple elements into Islamic structures. |
| Also Known As | Mughal architecture Indo-Islamic Fuses Islamic Indian elements Gujarat Sultanate Architecture Central Asian Timurid Architecture Rajput Architecture (especially prevalent in Rajasthan surrounding areas) Persian Influences Regional Mughal Architecture (distinct from later Mughal styles in Delhi) Elements of Islamic Architecture Indian vernacular traditions Timurid architectural influences from Samarkand Fortification Blends Islamic forms with local motifs. Solanki Architecture Rajput Military Architecture Indo-Islamic Architecture Gujarat Sultanate Style Mughal Influences Local Kathiawadi Traditions Persian Architectural Elements Indo-Saracenic Revival palatial blends Hindu Mughal motifs. Maratha Architecture Indo-Saracenic Revival Architecture Mughal Architecture Rajput Architecture Jain Architecture European Neoclassical Architecture Deccani Architecture Haveli Domestic Courtyard-centred inward-facing. Haveli Architecture Rajasthani Architecture Maru-Gurjara Architecture (regional influence) Wood Carving Traditions of Gujarat Jharokha other window styles common in North India Stone Carving Traditions of Western India Local vernacular traditions of Ahmedabad Indo-Islamic military. Fortified hilltop citadel. Nagara Architecture Kalinga Architecture Indo-Islamic military. Fortification. Blend of Islamic Rajput influences. Hindu Temple Architecture (Traces) Regional Gujarati Domestic Architecture (Integration with Fortifications) Islamic Fortress Design Principles |
| Tags | Gujarat Sultanate Carvings Brackets Temple elements Jali Regional Indo-Islamic Kathiawadi Local Craftsmanship Islamic Syncretic Arcuate Ornamentation Gujarat Sultanate Arches Domes Ahmedabad Mosque Tomb Fusion |
| Style ID | INHF-STY-8063894374-22:15:56:09:09:25:GSAS |
| URI | https://www.inheritage.foundation/aat/styles/gujarat-sultanate-architecture-style |
| API Endpoint | https://www.inheritage.foundation/api/v1/aat/gujarat-sultanate-architecture-style |
| Total Sites | 6 |
| Primary Sites | 1 |
| Created | November 19, 2025 |
| Last Updated | November 29, 2025 |
| Regions | Gujarat |
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| Time Periods | 14th-16th century CE 14th Century CE 15th Century CE 16th Century CE |
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| Dynasties | Gujarat Sultanate |
| Sacred Contexts | Mosques Tombs Palaces Civic buildings Dargahs Public Buildings |
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| Primary Materials | Sandstone Brick Lime plaster Lime Mortar Lime Plaster Lime mortar |
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| Architectural Features | Intricate carvings Bracket supports Temple elements Jalis Arches Domes Minarets Intricate Carvings Hindu Motifs Jain Motifs Calligraphy Synthesis of Hindu and Islamic motifs Hindu and Jain motifs |
| Keywords | Gujarat Sultanate Carvings Brackets Temple elements Jali Regional Indo-Islamic Kathiawadi Local Craftsmanship Islamic Syncretic Arcuate Ornamentation Gujarat Sultanate Arches Domes Ahmedabad Mosque Tomb Fusion |
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| Title | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture of the Gujarat Sultanates | article | Focuses on the unique features of Gujarati Islamic architecture. |
| Architecture of the Indian Sultanates | book | Details the architectural developments during the Sultanate period in Gujarat. |
| Ahmedabad: From Royal City to Megacity | Book | History and architecture of Ahmedabad |
| Architecture of the Gujarat Sultanate | Article | Focuses on the unique blend of styles in Gujarat. |
| Site Name | Status | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Pavagadh Fort Champaner | Primary | 100% |
| Fatehpur Sikri Fort Agra | Secondary | 100% |
| Junagadh Fort Junagadh | Secondary | 100% |
| Laxmi Vilas Palace Vadodara | Secondary | 100% |
| Mangaldas Ni Haveli Ahmedabad | Secondary | 100% |
| Surat Fort Surat | Secondary | 100% |