| Title | Indo-Saracenic architecture styleUncommon |
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| Description | A 19th-century style blending Indian, Islamic, and European elements, potentially influencing details through British Raj presence, though likely subtle in this context. |
| Also Known As | Tibetan Buddhist monastic Fortress Sloping walls vibrant colors. Tibetan Buddhist Architecture Sino-Tibetan Architecture Himalayan Vernacular Architecture Buddhist Monastic Architecture of the Himalayas Influence of Gelugpa School of Tibetan Buddhism Traces of Indo-Saracenic elements (potential influence through British Raj) Indian Buddhist architectural elements (potential influence from historical Buddhist sites in India) Indo-Saracenic Revival military blends Hindu Muslim styles. Dravidian Architecture Vijayanagara Architecture Badami Chalukya influences Chola influences Hoysala influences Military Architecture (Fortifications) South Indian Temple Style Indo-Islamic influences (minor later additions) Classical Western Neoclassical European imitation Classical European Architecture Italian Renaissance Architecture English Baroque Architecture Neoclassical Architecture French Renaissance Architecture Scottish Baronial Architecture Indo-Saracenic Architecture (minor influence in some decorative elements) Indo-Saracenic Fortification Blends Hindu Islamic elements. Nagara Architecture Kalinga Architecture influences (potentially due to Katoch dynasty origins) Latent Dravida elements (given pan-Indian temple influences) Shikhara style variations Vestiges of Rajput Military Architecture Local Himachali vernacular architecture (wood stone) Possible Gandhara influences (given historical trade routes) Indo-Saracenic Buddhist eclectic fusion of Indian other styles. Gupta Period Architecture Buddhist Stupa Architecture Early Medieval Indian Temple Style Champa Influences (Possible due to trade cultural exchange) Mauryan elements (foundation early structures) Later additions showing Pala Sena Dynasties influences Not South Indian Temple. Indo-Saracenic Eclectic blends Indian European. Bengali Vernacular Architecture Terracotta Temple Architecture of Bengal Navaratna Style (Nine Jewels) Chala Style of Bengal Jor Bangla Temple Style Do-chala Style At-chala Style Panch-chala Style |
| Tags | British Raj architecture Colonial architecture Fusion architecture Islamic influence Indo-Saracenic Indo-Islamic British Raj Arcuate Hybridity Colonial Architecture Islamic Influence Raj Architecture Revivalism Islamic Rajput Mughal Colonial Fusion Gothic Revival Eclectic |
| Style ID | INHF-STY-4242336786-01:58:39:06:05:24:ISAS |
| URI | https://www.inheritage.foundation/aat/styles/indo-saracenic-architecture-style |
| API Endpoint | https://www.inheritage.foundation/api/v1/aat/indo-saracenic-architecture-style |
| Total Sites | 6 |
| Primary Sites | 0 |
| Created | November 19, 2025 |
| Last Updated | November 29, 2025 |
| Regions | Pan-Indian Especially prevalent in British Raj cities Andhra Pradesh Tamil Nadu West Bengal Maharashtra India British India |
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| Time Periods | 19th Century CE 20th Century CE 19th century CE 20th century CE 19th-20th century CE |
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| Dynasties | British Raj British Colonial Administration Various Princely States |
| Sacred Contexts | Secular Civic Administrative Secular buildings Palaces Public buildings Civic buildings Railway stations Museums |
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| Primary Materials | Brick Stone Stucco Lime Plaster Red sandstone Concrete |
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| Architectural Features | Arches Domes Minarets Chhajjas Jalis Chhatris Crenellations |
| Keywords | British Raj architecture Colonial architecture Fusion architecture Islamic influence Indo-Saracenic Indo-Islamic British Raj Arcuate Hybridity Colonial Architecture Islamic Influence Raj Architecture Revivalism Islamic Rajput Mughal Colonial Fusion Gothic Revival Eclectic |
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| Title | Type | Notes |
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| Architecture and Independence | Book | |
| Architecture and Independence: The Search for Identity - India 1880 to 1980 | Book | |
| G.H.R. Tillotson, The Tradition of Indian Architecture | Book | Provides context on the evolution of Indian architectural styles. |
| Indian Architecture (Buddhist, Hindu, Jain) | book | |
| Indian Architecture During the British Period | book | Overview of Indo-Saracenic architecture in India. |
| Site Name | Status | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Bomdila Monastery Bomdila | Secondary | 100% |
| Chandragiri Fort Chittoor | Secondary | 100% |
| Cooch Behar Palace Cooch Behar | Secondary | 100% |
| Kangra Fort Kangra | Secondary | 100% |
| Mahabodhi Temple Bodh Gaya | Secondary | 100% |
| Tagore House Kolkata | Secondary | 100% |