What is Indo-Islamic architecture style?

A synthesis of Indian and Islamic architectural elements, characterized by the incorporation of arches, domes, and geometric patterns alongside indigenous decorative motifs and construction techniques.

Where is Indo-Islamic architecture style architecture found?

Indo-Islamic architecture style architecture is primarily found in North India, Deccan Plateau, Goa, Madhya Pradesh, India, Delhi, Agra, Lucknow, Hyderabad, Bengal, Haryana, Central Asia, Gujarat, Rajasthan, Deccan, Uttar Pradesh, Deccan region, Pan-Indian, Punjab, Indian Subcontinent, Tripura, Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra, Bihar, Jharkhand, Northern India, Lahore, Assam, Karnataka, Bengaluru. There are 87 heritage sites documented with this architectural style.

Which heritage sites use Indo-Islamic architecture style architecture?

There are 87 heritage sites documented with Indo-Islamic architecture style architecture. 30 sites use this as their primary architectural style. You can explore these sites on the Inheritage Foundation website.

Indo-Islamic architecture style | Inheritage Foundation Art & Architecture Thesaurus | Inheritage Foundation

Q: When was Indo-Islamic architecture style architecture used?

Indo-Islamic architecture style architecture was used during 12th-18th century CE, 15th-17th century CE, Mughal Period, Later Islamic Periods, 12th century CE, 18th century CE, 12th Century CE, 13th Century CE, 14th Century CE, 15th Century CE, 16th Century CE, 17th Century CE, 18th Century CE, 13th century CE, 14th century CE, 15th century CE, 16th century CE, 17th century CE, 11th Century CE, 12th century CE - 18th century CE, Medieval Period CE, 12th century CE onwards, 12th century CE to 18th century CE, 14th-18th century CE, Medieval Period, 12th-18th Century CE, 19th Century CE, 19th century CE. It is associated with the Delhi Sultanate, Mughal Empire, Adil Shahi dynasty, Vijayanagara Empire, Mughal Dynasty, Malwa Sultanate, Deccani Sultanates, Regional Sultanates, Bahmani Sultanate, Ghurid dynasty, Khwarazmian dynasty, Deccan Sultanates, Bengal Sultanate, Gujarat Sultanate, Bundela Rajputs, Adil Shahi Dynasty, Rajput Kingdoms, Mughal dynasty, Qutb Shahi dynasty, Qutb Shahi Dynasty, Rajput Dynasties, Tomara dynasty, Chauhan Dynasty, Regional Sultanates (e.g., Malwa Sultanate), Tripura Kingdom, Shinde Dynasty, Regional Sultanates (Malwa Sultanate), Rajput clans, Sikh Empire, Maratha Empire, Various regional Sultanates, Various Sultanates, Sur Dynasty, Ahom Dynasty (influenced), Mysore Sultanate, Nawabs of Bengal dynasty/period.

Q: What materials are used in Indo-Islamic architecture style architecture?

Indo-Islamic architecture style architecture typically uses Brick, Stone, Lime mortar, Laterite stone, Red sandstone, Marble, Lime plaster, Sandstone, Lime Mortar, Terracotta, Red Sandstone, Plaster, Lime Plaster, White marble, Stucco, Mortar, White Marble, Tile, Mirror, Wood. These materials are characteristic of this architectural style and reflect the construction techniques of the period.

Title	Indo-Islamic architecture style 4.5/5(Based on 87 heritage sites) Common 4.5/5(Based on 87 heritage sites)
Description	A synthesis of Indian and Islamic architectural elements, characterized by the incorporation of arches, domes, and geometric patterns alongside indigenous decorative motifs and construction techniques.
Also Known As	Maru-Gurjara architecture style Nagara architecture style Vastu Shastra architecture style Vedic Planning Principles Gurjara-Pratihara Architecture Shilpa Shastra-Based Design Vastu Shastra Integration Ancient Indian Mathematical Concepts Indian Fortification Techniques Influence of Vedic Astronomy Deccani Sultanate architecture style Vijayanagara architecture style Goan architecture style Deccani Sultanate style evident in the fusion of Hindu Islamic architectural elements is a prominent influence ([1][2]). Vijayanagara Empire style particularly noticeable in the arches pillars contributes to the palace's structure ([3]). Indo-Islamic synthesis creating a unique blend of Hindu Islamic forms shapes the overall design ([1][2]). Islamic architectural traditions including arches domes geometric patterns are integrated into the palace's features ([4]). Local Goan architectural elements such as the use of laterite stone sloping roofs are incorporated into the construction ([5]). Dravidian influences potentially visible in the column details add another layer to the architectural style though less pronounced ([3]). Portuguese colonial architecture possibly influencing later additions or modifications subtly impacts the palace's appearance ([6]). Mughal architecture style Rajput architecture style Trabeate construction techniques (prevalent in Hindu temples) Ornamental carvings decorative motifs inspired by Hindu craftsmanship Chattris (dome-shaped pavilions) reminiscent of Rajput architecture Jali work (perforated stone screens) found in Hindu Islamic architecture Water features gardens influenced by Mughal Rajput traditions (which in turn borrowed from earlier Indic practices) Use of red sandstone a common material in regional Hindu architecture Archways vaulted ceilings potentially influenced by earlier Indic toranas gateways (though predominantly Islamic in Agra Fort's context) Planning principles layout possibly drawing inspiration from Hindu palace complexes Gupta Period architecture style Regional Vernacular Architecture Style Of Haryana architecture style Revivalist Hindu architecture style Nagara Architecture Gupta Period Architecture Mauryan Architectural Elements Revivalist Hindu Architecture Post-Gupta Temple Style Latina Style (Indic interpretation) Indo-Islamic Influences (Mughal later periods) Regional Vernacular Architecture of Haryana Haveli architecture style Rajput Architecture Mughal Architecture Local Kutchhi Architecture Indo-Islamic Architecture Maru-Gurjara Architecture Haveli Architecture Jharokha Style Chhatri Style Timurid Architecture Rajput Architecture (regional variations) North Indian Temple Architecture Sultanate Period Influences Akbari Style (blend of Hindu Islamic elements) Kalinga architecture style Vernacular Himalayan architecture style Kalinga Architecture influences (possibly through trade or pilgrimage routes) Vestiges of Gupta period architecture (given Almora's history) Possible Pala dynasty influences (due to proximity historical interactions) Elements of early medieval North Indian temple styles Hints of Central Indian architectural features (through cultural exchange) Vernacular Himalayan architecture (use of local materials adaptation to terrain) Possible incorporation of Kashmiri architectural elements (due to historical connections) Hindu Temple Architecture Sultanate Architecture jali work (lattice screens) Central Indian Vernacular architecture style Rajput Military Architecture Malwa Sultanate Architecture Deccani Sultanate Architecture Central Indian vernacular architecture Hindu temple architecture elements (especially in gateways ornamentation) Persian influences in decorative elements Vedic architecture style Nagara Temple Architecture Interfaith Garden Design Vedic Stone Construction Middle Eastern Ornament Blending Immersive Storytelling Kalinga Architecture Medieval Indian Orissan style temples laterite sandstone Medieval Odisha Architecture Nagara Architecture influences (possibly brought in later periods) Traces of Buddhist architecture (given the region's history) Secular Fortress Architecture Badami Chalukya Military Hilltop fortification Dravidian Architecture Vijayanagara Military Architecture Badami Chalukya Style Hoysala Influences Kakatiya Architectural Elements Late Chalukya Style Islamic Architectural Influences (Indo-Islamic) Indo-Islamic architecture hybrid fuses Islamic Hindu elements. Gurjara-Pratihara Style Maru-Gurjara elements Latina Style Shikharas Rajput Architectural Influences Mughal Architectural Influences (minor potentially in later additions) Sultanate Period Influences (possible given the region's history) Khajuraho Style (potential influence given proximity stylistic similarities) Indo-Islamic military arches Persian gardens. Persian Turkish Deccani Tughlaqi Bahmani Rajasthani influences (Jharokhas) Maratha influences Minaret Architecture with Indian Architectural Influences Indian Tower Architecture Indian Structural Techniques Central Asian Islamic Architecture Silk Road Architecture Indian Decorative Programs Indo-Portuguese Military Fusion of Indian Portuguese elements. Portuguese Colonial Architecture Maratha Fortification Style Deccani Sultanate Influences Elements of Rajput Military Architecture Local Goan vernacular traditions Indo-Islamic military architecture blends Hindu-Muslim styles. Kalinga Architecture influences Jain Architectural elements Regional Gujarati architectural idioms Torana gateways Corbelled arch construction Hindu Temple architecture traditions Islamic architectural features Fortification Blends Islamic Hindu elements. Malwa Sultanate style Bundela Rajput influences Paramara dynasty influences Delhi Sultanate period influences Indo-Portuguese Military Sloping walls bastions. Maratha Military Architecture Regional Goan vernacular styles Vestiges of earlier Hindu fortifications Fusion Blends Hindu Mughal elements Bundela Architecture Chandela Influences Mughal Influences (limited) Nagara Architecture (with regional variations) North Indian Temple Style Local stone sloping walls Vijayanagara Architecture Hoysala Architecture Badami Chalukya Architecture Rashtrakuta Architecture Deccani Architecture Rajput Military Hill Fort Kumbha Style Solanki Style Gujarati influences Mewar regional style Sultanate period influences (Indo-Islamic) Early Mughal influences Jharokha style blends Hindu Islamic features. Kalinga Architecture (Eastern Ganga Dynasty influence) Sultanate Period Military Architecture Local Vernacular Traditions (use of Chunar sandstone) Elements of Indo-Islamic Architecture Palaces forts havelis Shilpa Shastras Vastu Shastra Chattri Style Kathiawari Architecture influences (minor) Maru-Gurjara Architecture (subtle influences) Medieval Islamic Architecture with Indian Architectural Influences Indian Architectural Traditions Indian Urban Planning Medieval Islamic Architecture Dimasa Kachari Military Fortification Brick stone earth ramparts. Ahom Architecture Assamese Temple Style Jaipur Gharana Architecture Sultanate Period Architecture Indigenous Naga Architecture Vernacular Wood bamboo thatch. Hemadpanthi Style Kalinga Architecture Influences Traditional Naga Architecture Indigenous Tribal Architecture Elements of Islamic Architecture Vestiges of British Colonial Architecture Nagara Style North Indian Temple Curvilinear towers stepped profile Mughal Architecture influences (seen in some decorative elements) Typical Varanasi Temple Style elements Shikhara (spire) prominent in the design Mandap (pillared hall) architecture Garbhagriha (sanctum sanctorum) as central focus Use of local sandstone in construction Ornate carvings sculptures influenced by regional traditions Mughal architecture 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) Indian vernacular traditions Timurid architectural influences from Samarkand Indo-Islamic Palace Complex Courtyards Iwans domes. Delhi Sultanate Style Tughlaq Architecture Lakshmi Narayan Temple Architecture (regional Hindu influence) Trabeate construction techniques (Indic) Jali work (common in Hindu Islamic architecture) Chattris (kiosks common in Rajput Mughal architecture) Arch dome techniques (Islamic but adapted incorporated) Use of local materials like brick lime mortar (traditional Indic practice) Islamic elements. Central Indian Fortress Architecture Sultanate Period Influences (Indo-Islamic) Gujarati architectural influences (especially Jharokhas) Paramara dynasty architectural remnants Local vernacular traditions of Rajasthan Water management techniques from ancient India (stepwells baolis) Elements of Hindu temple architecture in secular buildings (e.g. decorative motifs) Dravidian Fortress Fortified hilltop complex. Nayaka Style Tamil Temple Architecture Chola Architectural Elements Pandya Architectural Traits layered defenses. Kakatiya Architecture Persian Architecture Qutb Shahi Style Persian styles. Qutb Shahi Architecture Rajasthani Architecture Indo-Islamic Mughal Sikh. Blends styles. Sikh Architecture Regional Punjabi Architecture Central Asian Influences Indo-Islamic Fusion Mughal elements. Mughal Architecture (specifically elements like Jali work Chhatris) Haveli Architecture (influence seen in the courtyard layout decorative elements) Maratha Architecture (minor influences potentially present due to Maratha presence in the region) Kalinga Architecture (subtle influences possible through the trade routes cultural exchange) Regional Rajasthani vernacular architecture (use of local materials construction techniques) Not applicable. Sikh architecture Mughal Indo-Islamic influences. Kalinga Architecture Influences (potentially through Sikh interactions) Elements of Islamic Architecture (domes arches) Regional Punjabi vernacular architecture (brickwork Slight traces of Indo-Saracenic Revival (if any British influence existed during later renovations) Remnants of Maratha architectural features (given their historical presence in the region) Use of local materials construction techniques common in North India Intertwined Hindu-Muslim motifs. Gurjara-Pratihara architecture Paramara architecture Medieval Rajput architecture Dravidian influences (minor) Nagara architecture Sultanate period influences (minor later additions) Mughal influences (minor Medieval Indian Fort Architecture with Hindu Islamic Influences Medieval Indian Fort Architecture Hindu Fort Design Islamic Architecture Tomar Dynasty Architecture Chauhan Dynasty Architecture Military Architecture Defensive Architecture Rajput architecture Mughal influence ornate facade ventilation Islamic Jali Work Bengal Roof Style Chhajjas Balconies (common in North Indian vernacular) Fluted Columns (reminiscent of Indo-Islamic styles) Stone Carving traditions of Rajasthan Decorative motifs inspired by local flora fauna (also seen in Hindu temple architecture) Use of Pink Sandstone (common in regional architecture) Hayagriva Madhava Temple Pyramidal roof curved cornices. Koch Architecture Typical Assamese Temple Architecture Gangetic Plains Temple Architecture Nagara Architecture elements Buddhist architectural influences Tai architectural influences palatial sloping walls for stability. Patola-inspired Geometric Patterns (arguably) Torana Gateways (Hindu tradition) Jharokha Balconies (Hindu tradition) Chhatris (Hindu tradition) Corbelled Arch Construction (prevalent in Indic styles) Decorative Arch Motifs (influenced by Islamic architecture but adapted) Massive Sloping Walls (characteristic of Rajput forts) Hybrid Hindu-Arabic Contemporary Temple Architecture Contemporary Hindu Architecture Mashrabiya Facade Integration Multi-Deity Layout Digital Crowd Management Islamic Palace Architecture with Indian Artifact Collections Islamic Palace Architecture Central Asian Architecture Indian Artifact Collections Samanid Architecture Indo-Bengali Eclectic Curved roofs pinnacles Typical Bengali Temple Architecture Chala Style Eka-Ratna Style Islamic Dome Influences Mughal Architectural Influences Fusion of Islamic Rajput styles Jaali Work (Lattice Screens) Chhatris (Domed Pavilions) Jharokhas (Overhanging Balconies) Rajasthani architecture Residential Fortified city within desert. Western Indo-Islamic influences Lalkot Style (Delhi Sultanate) Central Asian influences Rajput Fusion of symmetry ornamentation. Persian architecture Hindu architecture Octagonal pavilion style Chattri design elements Jharokha balconies Mirror work influences Koiri Style - a regional Mithila variant enriched by Mughal Rajput influences Koiri Style Mithila Architecture Hindu Temple Design Palace Architecture Indo-Islamic military. Fortified citadel. Blends Rajput Mughal styles. Bundela Rajput Style Shinde Dynasty Influences Maratha Fortification Techniques Elements of Mughal Architecture Sultanate Period Influences (possibly pre-existing structures) Local Vernacular Architecture of the Bundelkhand Region Blends Islamic forms with local motifs. Solanki Architecture Gujarat Sultanate Style Mughal Influences Local Kathiawadi Traditions Persian Architectural Elements Indo-Islamic fortifications layered defenses imposing gateways. Chalukyan Architecture Charbagh Symmetrical gardens pavilions water features. Vernacular Braj Architecture Mughal Garden Design Indo-Islamic military. Fortification strategic positioning. Hill Fort Architecture Bastion-based Defenses Secret Passageways Hidden Tunnels Water Management Systems (influenced by ancient Indian hydraulics) Fusion of Hindu Persian Garden Design Afghan Influences Indigenous Malwa Traditions Chhatri (Domed Pavilions) Water Management Systems (Baolis Stepwells) Indo-Saracenic Revival Islamic European elements. Shershahi Style Pathan Architecture Vernacular Bihari Architecture Elements of Colonial Architecture Expressionist Modernism Religious Organic flowing spaces. Rajasthani Jharokha-style Balconies (adapted) Mughal Charbagh Garden influences (adapted for the climate) Vastu Shastra principles (orientation layout) Hindu Mandir Shikhara (spire) influences (reinterpreted) Mandala-inspired floor plans Lotus symbolism (in the overall form) Traditional Indian stepwell design elements (adapted) Rock-cut architecture of South India (inspiration for blending with the landscape) Islamic features Vijayanagara Architectural Influences military. Blends Islamic forms with pre-existing Indian elements. Pashtun Influence Local Bihari Vernacular Architecture Traces of earlier Hindu Buddhist temple architecture (repurposed elements) Haveli architecture Domestic courtyard-centered ornate carvings Jharokha style balconies Rajasthani decorative elements (e.g. floral patterns geometric designs) Intricate carvings reminiscent of South Indian temple ornamentation dome elements potentially influenced by Indo-Islamic architecture Use of local sandstone reflecting regional building practices Symmetrical layout possibly drawing inspiration from Vastu Shastra principles Courtyard planning common in traditional Indian residential architecture Screened windows (jaalis) for privacy a feature seen across various Indian architectural styles Rajput Bundela fusion. Jaali Work Chhatri Architecture Decorated Columns Pillars Ornate Archways Indo-Islamic Mughal military fortification. Local Tribal Architectural Influences layered pillared pavilions. Gujarati style jalis Rajasthani chhatris Bundela stonework Mughal column design Hindu temple planning principles (e.g. mandala) Indian timber framing techniques Local Agra sandstone craftsmanship Charbagh garden layout influences Jharokha balconies (influenced by Rajput architecture) Carved wooden facades. Rajasthani Haveli Architecture Maratha Architectural Influences Gujarat Sultanate Period Architecture Local Gujarati Vernacular Architecture Hindu Carving Traditions Jharokha other traditional Indic architectural elements Wood Carving traditions of Gujarat Indo-Islamic military. Fortified hilltop citadel. Maratha Architecture Mughal-British Military Residential Layered styles functional adaptation. Islamic Fortress Design Regional Punjabi Influences Trabeate Construction (Hindu tradition) Arched Gateways Domes (Islamic influence) Jali Work (Mughal influence) Decorative Tilework (Islamic influence) Pavilions Courtyards (Mughal influence) Indo-Islamic military. Fortification strategic placement. Rajasthani Military Architecture Hemadpanti Style Early Hindu Temple Architecture remnants Local Vernacular Architecture of the Deccan Plateau inward-facing courtyard. Shilpa Shastras (principles of Hindu architecture) Nagara Architecture (North Indian style) Latina Architecture Fortified walls bastions moats Temple Architecture of Odisha Fort Architecture of Rajputana British Colonial Influences Vernacular Architecture of Odisha Islamic forms. Maratha Vernacular Architecture Hemadpanthi Architectural Style Early Chalukyan Architecture influences (possibly through later Deccan styles) Western Indian fortification traditions Blends Deccan Islamic styles Mughal influences Maratha fortifications style Bundela architecture Rajput style blends local Jaali Work (Lattice screens) Chhatris (Cenotaphs) Jharokhas (Overhanging balconies) Hindu Temple Architecture elements (e.g. shikharas though modified) Local vernacular traditions of the Bundelkhand region Hindu Temple elaborate carvings Gujarat Sompura Style influences Rajput Architecture influences Mughal Architecture influences (domes though subtly) Kalinga Architecture (some sculptural elements) Indo-Islamic military. Fortified citadel. Early Mughal Influences Shershah Suri's architectural style Local Bihari vernacular traditions Jaunpuri influences residential inward-facing ornate. Rajputana Style Stone Carving Traditions of Western India Chattri elements Jali work (lattice screens) Traditional Hindu ornamentation North Indian Hindu Temple Architecture with Punjabi Adaptations Punjabi Hindu Architecture Mughal Period Adaptations Ornate mirroring fretwork. Shish Mahal traditions of Rajasthan Floral patterns reminiscent of Mughal gardens Hindu temple art Jali work reflecting Indic architectural elements Mirror work potentially inspired by Rajasthani Gujarati traditions with parallels in South Indian mirror inlay dome elements showing Islamic influence Use of local materials blended with broader North Indian architectural practices Elements of Indo-Saracenic Revival style (though primarily a 19th 20th century style some precursor elements might be present) Hemadpanti Trabeate basalt minimal ornamentation. Hemadpanthi Architecture Nagara style North Indian temple curvilinear tower. Maratha Temple Architecture Kadamba Architecture Chalukya Architecture Kerala Architecture Goan Temple Architecture Sindhi-Hindu Contemporary Temple with Mashrabiya Facade Sindhi Ajrak Motifs Modern Worship Infrastructure Mashrabiya Facade Blend Ahom Tai Fortified City Moats ramparts palaces. Tai Ahom Influences Assamese Style Orissan Temple Style influences Mughal Architectural Influences (limited) Hybrid Indo-Islamic elements (minor) Indo-Islamic military. Fortification. Blend of Islamic Rajput influences. Hindu Temple Architecture (Traces) Regional Gujarati Domestic Architecture (Integration with Fortifications) Islamic Fortress Design Principles Religious Blend of Mughal Late Mughal Influences Elements of Maratha Architecture Hybrid Hindu-Karnataka elements. Deccani Sultanate Style Mysore Style Hyderabadi Architecture Rajasthani Influences (Jharokhas) Mughal Architectural Elements Dravidian Military. Moats granite ramparts strategic fortifications. Deccani Sultanate Style (minor) Mughal Architecture (minor influence in later periods)
Tags	Arcuate Islamic geometry Indo-Persian Syncretism Indo-Islamic Mughal architecture Arches Domes Islamic Arch Dome Minaret Secular Indian Fusion Islamic architecture Indian architecture Fusion architecture Courtyard Synthesis Silk Road Islamic Architecture Indian Architecture Fusion Architecture Mughal Architecture Deccani Architecture Sultanate Hindu Islamic influence Indian vernacular Fortification Sultanate architecture Calligraphy Jali Chhatri Mughal Ornamentation Military Geometric pattern Delhi Sultanate Medieval Sandstone Marble Mehrab Gumbad Minar Iwan Chahar Bagh Pietra dura Deccan Islamic Art Indian Ornamentation Mughal Influence Hindu-Islamic architecture Chhajja Jharokha Islamic Influence Indian Craftsmanship Composite Style Mughal influence Jaali Symmetry Persian Syncretic Charbagh Military Architecture Hybrid Style Palace Garden Geometry Composite Rajput Cross-cultural Pavilion Decoration Military architecture Deccani Mehraab Citadel Jaunpur Decorative Mirror work Geometric patterns Mashrabiya
Style ID	`INHF-STY-6028150175-17:24:55:28:05:19:IIAS`
URI	https://www.inheritage.foundation/aat/styles/indo-islamic-architecture-style
API Endpoint	`https://www.inheritage.foundation/api/v1/aat/indo-islamic-architecture-style`
Total Sites	87
Primary Sites	30
Created	November 19, 2025
Last Updated	November 29, 2025

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Regions

Regions	North India Deccan Plateau Goa Madhya Pradesh India Delhi Agra Lucknow Hyderabad Bengal Haryana Central Asia Gujarat Rajasthan Deccan Uttar Pradesh Deccan region Pan-Indian Punjab Indian Subcontinent Tripura Andhra Pradesh Maharashtra Bihar Jharkhand Northern India Lahore Assam Karnataka Bengaluru

Historical Context

Time Periods	12th-18th century CE 15th-17th century CE Mughal Period Later Islamic Periods 12th century CE 18th century CE 12th Century CE 13th Century CE 14th Century CE 15th Century CE 16th Century CE 17th Century CE 18th Century CE 13th century CE 14th century CE 15th century CE 16th century CE 17th century CE 11th Century CE 12th century CE - 18th century CE Medieval Period CE 12th century CE onwards 12th century CE to 18th century CE 14th-18th century CE Medieval Period 12th-18th Century CE 19th Century CE 19th century CE
Dynasties	Delhi Sultanate Mughal Empire Adil Shahi dynasty Vijayanagara Empire Mughal Dynasty Malwa Sultanate Deccani Sultanates Regional Sultanates Bahmani Sultanate Ghurid dynasty Khwarazmian dynasty Deccan Sultanates Bengal Sultanate Gujarat Sultanate Bundela Rajputs Adil Shahi Dynasty Rajput Kingdoms Mughal dynasty Qutb Shahi dynasty Qutb Shahi Dynasty Rajput Dynasties Tomara dynasty Chauhan Dynasty Regional Sultanates (e.g., Malwa Sultanate) Tripura Kingdom Shinde Dynasty Regional Sultanates (Malwa Sultanate) Rajput clans Sikh Empire Maratha Empire Various regional Sultanates Various Sultanates Sur Dynasty Ahom Dynasty (influenced) Mysore Sultanate Nawabs of Bengal

Time Periods

12th-18th century CE

15th-17th century CE

Mughal Period

Later Islamic Periods

12th century CE

18th century CE

12th Century CE

13th Century CE

14th Century CE

15th Century CE

16th Century CE

17th Century CE

18th Century CE

13th century CE

14th century CE

15th century CE

16th century CE

17th century CE

11th Century CE

12th century CE - 18th century CE

Medieval Period CE

12th century CE onwards

12th century CE to 18th century CE

14th-18th century CE

Medieval Period

12th-18th Century CE

19th Century CE

19th century CE

Dynasties

Delhi Sultanate

Mughal Empire

Adil Shahi dynasty

Vijayanagara Empire

Mughal Dynasty

Malwa Sultanate

Deccani Sultanates

Regional Sultanates

Bahmani Sultanate

Ghurid dynasty

Khwarazmian dynasty

Deccan Sultanates

Bengal Sultanate

Gujarat Sultanate

Bundela Rajputs

Adil Shahi Dynasty

Rajput Kingdoms

Mughal dynasty

Qutb Shahi dynasty

Qutb Shahi Dynasty

Rajput Dynasties

Tomara dynasty

Chauhan Dynasty

Regional Sultanates (e.g., Malwa Sultanate)

Tripura Kingdom

Shinde Dynasty

Regional Sultanates (Malwa Sultanate)

Rajput clans

Sikh Empire

Maratha Empire

Various regional Sultanates

Various Sultanates

Sur Dynasty

Ahom Dynasty (influenced)

Mysore Sultanate

Nawabs of Bengal

Sacred Context

Sacred Contexts	Mosques Tombs Palaces Public buildings Forts Mausoleums Minarets Sufi Shrines Secular structures Islamic religious sites Gardens Secular Religious Sufi shrines Islamic Hindu temples Military Temples Religious structures Royal Palaces Royal Residences Secular buildings Dargahs Idgahs Secular spaces Royal courts Secular Structures Mosque Tomb Dargah
Associated Deities	Krishna

Architectural Details

Primary Materials	Brick Stone Lime mortar Laterite stone Red sandstone Marble Lime plaster Sandstone Lime Mortar Terracotta Red Sandstone Plaster Lime Plaster White marble Stucco Mortar White Marble Tile Mirror Wood
Architectural Features	Arches Domes Minarets Chhatris Pillars Geometric patterns Intricate ornamentation Arch Dome Minaret Calligraphy Geometric Patterns Chhatri Jalis Courtyards Jharokhas Muqarnas Torana gateways Corbelled arch construction Decorative motifs Jalis (Perforated screens) Charbagh gardens Jali work Iwans Jali screens Piers Chhajja Fortifications Jali Screens Chhajjas Mashrabiyas Jaali Work Imposing gateways Minarets (in some cases) Decorative Plasterwork Jaali (Lattice Screens) Chhatri (Domed Pavilions) Iwan (Vaulted Halls) Jaalis Charbagh Gardens Jali Work Pillared pavilions Column design Charbagh garden layout Jalis (perforated screens) Arched Gateways Decorative Tilework Pavilions Chhatris (Indian influence) Iwan Floral patterns Mirror work Fretwork Mashrabiya Jali Charbagh

Primary Materials

Brick

Stone

Lime mortar

Laterite stone

Red sandstone

Marble

Lime plaster

Sandstone

Lime Mortar

Terracotta

Red Sandstone

Plaster

Lime Plaster

White marble

Stucco

Mortar

White Marble

Tile

Mirror

Wood

Architectural Features

Arches

Domes

Minarets

Chhatris

Pillars

Geometric patterns

Intricate ornamentation

Arch

Dome

Minaret

Calligraphy

Geometric Patterns

Chhatri

Jalis

Courtyards

Jharokhas

Muqarnas

Torana gateways

Corbelled arch construction

Decorative motifs

Jalis (Perforated screens)

Charbagh gardens

Jali work

Iwans

Jali screens

Piers

Chhajja

Fortifications

Jali Screens

Chhajjas

Mashrabiyas

Jaali Work

Imposing gateways

Minarets (in some cases)

Decorative Plasterwork

Jaali (Lattice Screens)

Chhatri (Domed Pavilions)

Iwan (Vaulted Halls)

Jaalis

Charbagh Gardens

Jali Work

Pillared pavilions

Column design

Charbagh garden layout

Jalis (perforated screens)

Arched Gateways

Decorative Tilework

Pavilions

Chhatris (Indian influence)

Iwan

Floral patterns

Mirror work

Fretwork

Mashrabiya

Jali

Charbagh

Keywords

Keywords	Arcuate Islamic geometry Indo-Persian Syncretism Indo-Islamic Mughal architecture Arches Domes Islamic Arch Dome Minaret Secular Indian Fusion Islamic architecture Indian architecture Fusion architecture Courtyard Synthesis Silk Road Islamic Architecture Indian Architecture Fusion Architecture Mughal Architecture Deccani Architecture Sultanate Hindu Islamic influence Indian vernacular Fortification Sultanate architecture Calligraphy Jali Chhatri Mughal Ornamentation Military Geometric pattern Delhi Sultanate Medieval Sandstone Marble Mehrab Gumbad Minar Iwan Chahar Bagh Pietra dura Deccan Islamic Art Indian Ornamentation Mughal Influence Hindu-Islamic architecture Chhajja Jharokha Islamic Influence Indian Craftsmanship Composite Style Mughal influence Jaali Symmetry Persian Syncretic Charbagh Military Architecture Hybrid Style Palace Garden Geometry Composite Rajput Cross-cultural Pavilion Decoration Military architecture Deccani Mehraab Citadel Jaunpur Decorative Mirror work Geometric patterns Mashrabiya

Arcuate

Islamic geometry

Indo-Persian

Syncretism

Indo-Islamic

Mughal architecture

Arches

Domes

Islamic

Arch

Dome

Minaret

Secular

Indian

Fusion

Islamic architecture

Indian architecture

Fusion architecture

Courtyard

Synthesis

Silk Road

Islamic Architecture

Indian Architecture

Fusion Architecture

Mughal Architecture

Deccani Architecture

Sultanate

Hindu

Islamic influence

Indian vernacular

Fortification

Sultanate architecture

Calligraphy

Jali

Chhatri

Mughal

Ornamentation

Military

Geometric pattern

Delhi Sultanate

Medieval

Sandstone

Marble

Mehrab

Gumbad

Minar

Iwan

Chahar Bagh

Pietra dura

Deccan

Islamic Art

Indian Ornamentation

Mughal Influence

Hindu-Islamic architecture

Chhajja

Jharokha

Islamic Influence

Indian Craftsmanship

Composite Style

Mughal influence

Jaali

Symmetry

Persian

Syncretic

Charbagh

Military Architecture

Hybrid Style

Palace

Garden

Geometry

Composite

Rajput

Cross-cultural

Pavilion

Decoration

Military architecture

Deccani

Mehraab

Citadel

Jaunpur

Decorative

Mirror work

Geometric patterns

Mashrabiya

Recommended Sources

Title	Type	Notes
History of Indo-Islamic Architecture	book	Comprehensive survey of the style's evolution
Percy Brown, 'Indian Architecture (Islamic Period)'	Book	Classic survey of Indo-Islamic architectural development.
History of Medieval India	book
Indian Architecture (Buddhist and Hindu Periods)	Book	Provides historical context for the pre-Islamic elements.
Indian Architecture (Islamic Period)	Book	Standard reference on Indo-Islamic architecture.
Architecture of the Islamic World: Its History and Social Meaning	Book	General overview of Islamic architecture with potential sections on Indian influences.
Architecture of the Indian Sultanates	book
Indian Islamic Architecture	book	Overview of the development and characteristics of Indo-Islamic architectural styles.
Indian Architecture (Buddhist, Hindu, Jain)	Book	Chapters on Islamic influence
Architecture of the Islamic World	book	General overview of Islamic architectural features.
Architecture of Mughal India	Book	General overview of Mughal architectural elements.
History of Medieval Deccan	book	Details on the Qutb Shahi dynasty and their architectural contributions.
Indian Architecture (Buddhist, Hindu, Jain)	book	Overview of the influences on Indo-Islamic styles.
Architecture of the Indian Subcontinent	Book	General overview of the style.
Catherine Asher, 'Architecture of Mughal India'	Book	Comprehensive study of Mughal architectural developments.

Heritage Sites (87)

Site Name	Status	Confidence
Abiverd Medieval Silk Road City Ahal Turkmenistan	Primary	100%
Adil Shah Palace Old Goa	Primary	100%
Agra Fort Agra	Primary	100%
Aina Mahal Bhuj	Primary	100%
Amber Fort Jaipur	Primary	100%
Asirgarh Fort Burhanpur	Primary	100%
Burana Tower Complex Tokmok Kyrgyzstan	Primary	100%
Champaner Fort Champaner Gujarat	Primary	100%
Chanderi Fort Chanderi	Primary	100%
Chunar Fort Mirzapur	Primary	100%
Dehistan Misrian Medieval Oasis Balkan Turkmenistan	Primary	100%
Govind Dev Ji Temple Jaipur	Primary	100%
Gwalior Fort Gwalior	Primary	100%
Hansi Fort Prithviraj Chauhan	Primary	100%
Hindola Mahal Mandu	Primary	100%
Hindu Temple Jebel Ali Dubai	Primary	100%
Hulbuk Palace Complex Vose Tajikistan	Primary	100%
Jal Mahal Jaipur	Primary	100%
Junagadh Fort Junagadh	Primary	100%
Kusum Sarovar Govardhan	Primary	100%
Mandu Fort Mandu	Primary	100%
Munger Fort Munger	Primary	100%
Palamu Fort Latehar	Primary	100%
Panch Mahal Fatehpur Sikri	Primary	100%
Phillaur Fort Jalandhar	Primary	100%
Rohtasgarh Fort Rohtas	Primary	100%
Sarakhs Medieval Silk Road City Mary Region Turkmenistan	Primary	100%
Sheesh Mahal Patiala	Primary	100%
Surat Fort Surat	Primary	100%
Tipu Sultan's Summer Palace Bengaluru	Primary	100%
Agroha Dham Hisar	Secondary	100%
Allahabad Fort Prayagraj	Secondary	100%
Almora Fort Almora	Secondary	100%
BAPS Hindu Mandir Abu Dhabi	Secondary	100%
Barabati Fort Cuttack	Secondary	100%
Bellary Fort Bellary	Secondary	100%
Bhuteshwar Temple Jind	Secondary	100%
Bidar Fort Bidar	Secondary	100%
Cabo de Rama Fort Canacona	Secondary	100%
Chapora Fort Goa	Secondary	100%
Chaturbhuj Temple Orchha	Secondary	100%
Chitradurga Fort Chitradurga	Secondary	100%
Chittorgarh Fort Chittorgarh	Secondary	100%
City Palace Udaipur	Secondary	100%
Dimapur Fort Dimapur	Secondary	100%
Durgabari Temple Kohima	Secondary	100%
Durga Mandir Varanasi	Secondary	100%
Fatehpur Sikri Fort Agra	Secondary	100%
Firoz Shah Palace Complex Hisar	Secondary	100%
Gagron Fort Jhalawar	Secondary	100%
Gingee Fort Gingee	Secondary	100%
Golconda Fort Hyderabad	Secondary	100%
Golconda Fort Hyderabad	Secondary	100%
Golden Temple Amritsar	Secondary	100%
Gurdwara Fatehgarh Sahib Fatehgarh Sahib	Secondary	100%
Hawa Mahal Jaipur	Secondary	100%
Hayagriva Madhava Temple Hajo	Secondary	100%
Jagannath Temple Agartala	Secondary	100%
Jahangir Mahal Orchha	Secondary	100%
Jaisalmer Fort Jaisalmer	Secondary	100%
Janaki Mandir	Secondary	100%
Jhansi Fort Jhansi	Secondary	100%
Kondapalli Fort Kondapalli	Secondary	100%
Lohagad Fort Lonavala	Secondary	100%
Maner Palace Maner Patna	Secondary	100%
Matri Mandir Shillong	Secondary	100%
Medak Fort Medak	Secondary	100%
Nathmal Ki Haveli Jaisalmer	Secondary	100%
Orchha Fort Orchha	Secondary	100%
Patwa Haveli Ahmedabad	Secondary	100%
Pavagadh Fort Champaner	Secondary	100%
Purandar Fort Pune	Secondary	100%
Radha Vallabh Haveli Mathura	Secondary	100%
Raibania Fort Balasore	Secondary	100%
Raigad Fort Raigad	Secondary	100%
Raigarh Fort Raigarh	Secondary	100%
Raj Mahal Orchha	Secondary	100%
Ram Mandir Ayodhya	Secondary	100%
Salim Singh Ki Haveli Jaisalmer	Secondary	100%
Shawala Teja Singh Temple Sialkot Punjab	Secondary	100%
Shivneri Fort Junnar	Secondary	100%
Shri Devi Mandir Panipat	Secondary	100%
Shri Ramnath Temple Bandora	Secondary	100%
Sindhi Guru Darbar Temple Dubai	Secondary	100%
Sivasagar Fort Sivasagar	Secondary	100%
Tarn Taran Sahib Tarn Taran	Secondary	100%
Vellore Fort Vellore	Secondary	100%

How to Identify Indo-Islamic architecture style

Look for characteristic features: Arches, Domes, Minarets.
Verify geographic location: Indo-Islamic architecture style architecture is typically found in North India and Deccan Plateau.
Examine construction materials: Indo-Islamic architecture style typically uses Brick and Stone.
Consider historical context: This style dates from 12th-18th century CE.
Compare with documented examples: 87 heritage sites use this architectural style.

Indo-Islamic architecture style

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