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Architecture is the art and science of designing buildings and structures. It reflects cultural values and historical contexts. In India, architecture showcases diverse styles, from ancient temples to modern skyscrapers. Notable examples include Mughal architecture and colonial-era buildings. Architectural practices influence urban planning and sustainability. The discipline combines functionality with aesthetics, shaping the environment we inhabit. It plays a vital role in community identity.

Art and Architecture of the Delhi Sultanate

The Delhi Sultanate was a Muslim kingdom that ruled parts of the Indian subcontinent from the 13th to...

 December 23, 2024

Nayaka and Wodeyar Dynasties

The Nayaka dynasties were a group of Hindu dynasties that emerged in South India during the Kakatiya dynasty...

 December 23, 2024

Lodi Dynasty

The Lodi Dynasty was the final ruling house of the Delhi Sultanate. It was established by Bahlul Lodi...

 December 23, 2024

Bidar Sultanate

The Bidar Sultanate was one of the five Deccan Sultanates in India. It was established in 1492 by...

 December 23, 2024

The Sultanate of Golconda

The Sultanate of Golconda was a prominent kingdom in southern India. Established in 1518, it was ruled by...

 December 23, 2024

Sultanate of Bijapur

The Sultanate of Bijapur was a prominent kingdom in South India, established in the late 15th century. It...

 December 23, 2024

The Sultanate of Ahmednagar

The Sultanate of Ahmednagar was late medieval Indian Muslim kingdom. It was located in the northwestern Deccan region....

 December 23, 2024

The Deccan Sultanates

The Deccan Sultanates were five prominent Muslim-ruled dynasties in South-Central India during the medieval period. They emerged after...

 December 23, 2024

The Bahmani Kingdom

The Bahmani Kingdom existed from 1347 to 1526 AD. It was the first independent Muslim kingdom in the...

 December 23, 2024

Shams ud-Din Iltutmish

Shams ud-Din Iltutmish was born in 1192 into an affluent family in the Ilbari Turkic tribe. His father,...

 December 23, 2024

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