DDID REGIONAL ARCHITECTURE DRAW INSPIRATION FROM SULTANATE ARCHITECTURE ? SUPPORT YOUR ANSWER WITH EXAMPLES.



1)  Yes, regional architecture drew inspiration from sultanate or Mughal architecture. There were several important architectural innovations during Akbar’s reign
 
2)  Shah Jahan’s reign witnessed a huge amount of construction activity especially in Agra and Delhi. As construction activity increased between the 8th and 18th centuries there was a considerable increase of sharing of ideas across regions
 
3)  In Vijayanagar, for instance, the elephant stables of the rulers were strongly influenced by the style of architecture found in the adjoining Sultanates of Bijapur and Golconda.
 
4)  In Vrindavan, near Mathura, temples were constructed in architectural styles that were very similar to the Mughal palaces in Fatehpur Sikri
 
5)  The creation of large empires that brought different regions under their rule helped in this cross fertilization of artistic forms and architectural styles
 
6)  In Bengal, the local rulers had developed a roof that was designed to resemble a thatched hut. The Mughals liked this ‘Bangla dome’ so much that they used it in their architecture
 
7)  In Akbar’s capital at Fatehpur Sikri many of the buildings bear the impact of architectural styles of Gujarat and Malwa
 

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