| Title | Mughal-Rajput architecture style |
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| Description | A syncretic style blending Mughal imperial grandeur with Rajput regional aesthetics, characterized by intricate ornamentation, use of red sandstone, cusped arches, chhatris, and jharokhas, often seen in palaces and temples. |
| Tags | Mughal Rajput Syncretic Temple Palace Syncretism Fusion Hindu-Islamic Architecture North Indian Temple Architecture Rajputana Charbagh Jharokha Chhatri Terraced Garden Water Feature Symmetry Shish Mahal |
| Style ID | INHF-539295934-18-11-25-MP |
| URI | https://www.inheritage.foundation/aat/styles/mughal-rajput-architecture-style |
| API Endpoint | https://inheritage.foundation/api/v1/aat/styles/mughal-rajput-architecture-style |
| Total Sites | 3 |
| Primary Sites | 2 |
| Created | November 19, 2025 |
| Last Updated | November 19, 2025 |
| Regions | Rajasthan Uttar Pradesh Central India North India Haryana Punjab |
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| Time Periods | 16th-18th century CE 16th Century CE 17th Century CE 18th Century CE |
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| Dynasties | Mughal Empire Rajput Kingdoms Mughal Dynasty Yadavindra Dynasty |
| Sacred Contexts | Hindu temples Palaces Gardens Hindu Temples Royal Residences |
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| Associated Deities | Various Hindu deities Krishna |
| Primary Materials | Red sandstone Marble Red Sandstone Lime Plaster Brick |
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| Architectural Features | Cusped arches Chhatris Jharokhas Intricate carvings Pietra dura Arches Domes Intricate Carvings Pietra Dura Charbagh Gardens Terraced Gardens Water Channels Fountains Symmetrical Layouts Shish Mahal (Mirror Work) |
| Keywords | Mughal Rajput Syncretic Temple Palace Syncretism Fusion Hindu-Islamic Architecture North Indian Temple Architecture Rajputana Charbagh Jharokha Chhatri Terraced Garden Water Feature Symmetry Shish Mahal |
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| Title | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| History of Mughal Architecture | Book | Details the Mughal influence on Indian architecture. |
| Architecture of Rajasthan | Book | Explores the Rajput architectural traditions. |
| Mughal Architecture | Book | General overview of Mughal architectural principles. |
| Site Name | Status | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Govind Dev Temple Vrindavan | Primary | 100% |
| Pinjore Fort Panchkula | Primary | 100% |
| Banke Bihari Temple Vrindavan | Secondary | 100% |