What Is Indo Islamic Style

The distinctive Indo-Islamic architecture style of Gujarat drew micro-architectural elements from earlier Maru-Gurjara architecture and employed them in mihrab, roofs, doors, minarets and facades. In the 15th century, the Indo-Islamic style of Gujarat is especially notable for its inventive and elegant use of minarets.

What are the features of Indo-Islamic style?

• Arch and dome method(arcuate style)
• Existence of minars.
• Mortar was used as a cementing agent to create arch and dome.
• Avoided the representation of human beings.
• Provided spaciousness, massiveness and breath to Hindu architecture.
• Use of pietra dura technique.
• Use of arabesque method.

What are the features of Indo Saracenic style?

Characteristics of Indo Saracenic, which were considered for a majority of buildings of this style were onion (bulbous) domes, overhanging eaves, pointed arches, vaulted roofs, domed kiosks, pinnacles, towers or minarets, harem windows, open pavilions and pierced open archading.