Mughal–Rajput architecture
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Mughal–Rajput architecture is a syncretic Indo-Islamic architectural style that blends Mughal grandeur and Persian-influenced ornamentation with Rajput fortification, balconies, and decorative traditions, seen prominently in many North Indian palaces and forts.
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| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
Indo-Islamic architecture
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architectural style ⓘ syncretic architecture ⓘ |
| associatedWith |
Mughal court culture
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Mughal–Rajput alliances NERFINISHED ⓘ Rajput courts NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| combinesElement |
Islamic arches with Hindu trabeate pillars
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Mughal garden planning with Rajput fort layouts ⓘ Persian-influenced ornament with Rajput balconies ⓘ |
| developedDuring |
16th century
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17th century ⓘ 18th century ⓘ Mughal Empire NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| developedIn |
Indian subcontinent
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Madhya Pradesh NERFINISHED ⓘ North India NERFINISHED ⓘ Rajasthan NERFINISHED ⓘ Uttar Pradesh NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| hasCharacteristic |
arcaded verandas
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bastions and defensive towers ⓘ calligraphic panels in some buildings ⓘ chambered and trabeate construction combined ⓘ courtyard-centered layouts ⓘ cusped arches ⓘ emphasis on palatial and fort architecture ⓘ floral and geometric motifs ⓘ intricate frescoes and wall paintings ⓘ massive fortification walls ⓘ mirror work and glass inlay in interiors ⓘ multi-storeyed palace blocks ⓘ onion-shaped and ribbed domes ⓘ ornate decorative programs ⓘ pavilions and kiosks on rooftops ⓘ polychrome stone inlay ⓘ rich surface ornamentation ⓘ syncretic blending of Hindu and Islamic forms ⓘ use of chhatris ⓘ use of jali screens ⓘ use of jharokha balconies ⓘ use of red sandstone ⓘ use of white marble ⓘ |
| hasInfluenceFrom |
Hindu temple architecture
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Islamic architecture NERFINISHED ⓘ Mughal architecture NERFINISHED ⓘ Persian architecture NERFINISHED ⓘ Rajput architecture NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| relatedTo |
Mughal garden design
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Rajasthani architecture NERFINISHED ⓘ Rajput fort architecture ⓘ |
| seenIn |
Agra Fort
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Amber Palace NERFINISHED ⓘ Amer Fort NERFINISHED ⓘ Bundi palaces NERFINISHED ⓘ City Palace Jaipur NERFINISHED ⓘ Fatehpur Sikri palaces NERFINISHED ⓘ Gwalior palaces NERFINISHED ⓘ Orchha palaces NERFINISHED ⓘ Udaipur City Palace NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| usedFor |
ceremonial halls
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forts ⓘ palaces ⓘ pleasure pavilions ⓘ residential complexes of royalty ⓘ |
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