Write a note on the medieval architecture of India.

1.	Write a note on the medieval architecture of India.
Answer» Several mosques, minarets, royal palaces, bridges, inns, tombs, etc. were constructed in medieval age. Some of them are discussed below: Architecture of Qutub-ud-din Aibak: Qutub-ud-din Aibak was a Turkish rulers. He built Qutub Minar and Quwwat-ul-Islam mosque. He also built a mosque called Adhai-din-ka Jhopra in Ajmer. Architecture of Bengal region: The famous Adina mosque at Pandua region of Bengal, Tomb of Jalal-ud- Muhammad Shah and Tanti Para mosque were constructed in the Bengal region. This region developed its own unique style of architecture. Architecture of Jaunpur region: Sultans of Turkey built the Atala mosque. There is a beautiful artistic grill around the dome of the mosque. The walls and ceiling of this mosque are decorated with many Indian designs including the design of lotus. Architecture of Malwa region: Many tombs were built in the Malwa region. The domes and carvings on balcony of these structures are quite impressive and attractive. The tomb of Hoshang Shah is made of marble in India style. Other provinces: The rulers of Kashmir and Bahamani built several buildings at Bidar and Gulbarge and ‘Madrasa’ of Mahmud Gava. Vithala Swami and Hazar Rama Temple of Hampi, Gopurams and artistic pillars are well-known art of Vijayanagar empire.

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Several mosques, minarets, royal palaces, bridges, inns, tombs, etc. were constructed in medieval age. Some of them are discussed below:

Architecture of Qutub-ud-din Aibak: Qutub-ud-din Aibak was a Turkish rulers. He built Qutub Minar and Quwwat-ul-Islam mosque. He also built a mosque called Adhai-din-ka Jhopra in Ajmer.
Architecture of Bengal region: The famous Adina mosque at Pandua region of Bengal, Tomb of Jalal-ud- Muhammad Shah and Tanti Para mosque were constructed in the Bengal region. This region developed its own unique style of architecture.
Architecture of Jaunpur region: Sultans of Turkey built the Atala mosque. There is a beautiful artistic grill around the dome of the mosque. The walls and ceiling of this mosque are decorated with many Indian designs including the design of lotus.
Architecture of Malwa region: Many tombs were built in the Malwa region. The domes and carvings on balcony of these structures are quite impressive and attractive. The tomb of Hoshang Shah is made of marble in India style.
Other provinces: The rulers of Kashmir and Bahamani built several buildings at Bidar and Gulbarge and ‘Madrasa’ of Mahmud Gava. Vithala Swami and Hazar Rama Temple of Hampi, Gopurams and artistic pillars are well-known art of Vijayanagar empire.

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