Title

Indian Garden architecture style

Rare
4.5/5(Based on 1 heritage site)
DescriptionIndian gardens, influenced by Persian and indigenous traditions, feature symmetrical layouts, water channels, pavilions, and diverse flora, creating serene and aesthetically pleasing environments.
Also Known As
Rock Fortress
Palace Architecture with Indian Artistic
Architectural Influences
Indian Rock-Cut Architecture
Indian Palace Architecture
Indian Garden Design
Indian Artistic Traditions
Sri Lankan Fortress Design
Tags
उद्यान
बाग
चाहर बाग
Jal Mahal
Style ID
INHF-STY-5554203765-19:55:32:12:08:22:IGAS
URIhttps://www.inheritage.foundation/aat/styles/indian-garden-architecture-style
API Endpoint
https://www.inheritage.foundation/api/v1/aat/indian-garden-architecture-style
Total Sites1
Primary Sites0
CreatedNovember 19, 2025
Last UpdatedNovember 29, 2025

External References

Regions

Regions
Kashmir
Delhi
Agra
Rajasthan

Historical Context

Time Periods
16th Century CE to 19th Century CE
Dynasties
Mughal Dynasty
Rajput Dynasties

Sacred Context

Sacred Contexts
Royal gardens
Pleasure gardens
Temple gardens
Associated Deities
Vana Devi

Architectural Details

Primary Materials
Stone
Brick
Water
Plants
Architectural Features
Charbagh
Baradari
Water channels
Fountains
Terraces

Keywords

Keywords
उद्यान
बाग
चाहर बाग
Jal Mahal

Recommended Sources

TitleTypeNotes
Mughal Gardens: Sources, Places, RepresentationsBookComprehensive study of Mughal garden design and its influences.

Heritage Sites (1)

Site NameStatusConfidence
Sigiriya Rock Fortress Central Province Sri Lanka
Secondary
100%

See Also

Related Materials

Stone
Brick
Water
Plants

Related Features

Charbagh
Baradari
Water channels
Fountains
Terraces

How to Identify Indian Garden architecture style

  1. Look for characteristic features: Charbagh, Baradari, Water channels.
  2. Verify geographic location: Indian Garden architecture style architecture is typically found in Kashmir and Delhi.
  3. Examine construction materials: Indian Garden architecture style typically uses Stone and Brick.
  4. Consider historical context: This style dates from 16th Century CE to 19th Century CE.
  5. Compare with documented examples: 1 heritage sites use this architectural style.

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