Architecture, art and culture and social reformation were some of the primary areas that always had made an impact on Indian population. Art and architecture during British period in India were the most touched and significant areas, which developed to the maximum and witnessed a pan Indian sweeping growth. British Empire had arrived to the country long back in the early 16th century, when Mughals still ruled in glory and admiration. With the British entry to India, `native` population never remained the same before. British culture, way of living, architecture and artistic developments paved a fresh innovative path, looking towards westernisation in every sphere. However, with each passing century, British rule became ruthless and more painful, keeping aside the positive sides of the good-hearted generals or lords.

Architecture during early British rule in India comprised colossal stone and wood structures, erected during the 17th century. In the nascent stages, British viceroy-generals like Lord Clive managed huge efforts to build such architectural wonders in the essential port cities of India. Several first-time structures were given shape in the form of art wonder during this period.

Early British architectural design composed of charts and outlined plans already erected successfully back in England. This period witnessed the shipping of talented British architects and young men, equipped with brainy motives to make Indian artistic design much like western modes. Indian educated class or the comparatively poorer class did not possess the amount of talent that their English masters were looking for. As such, architectures were planned by the already utilised British structural wonders.

Painting during early British rule in India looked towards gifted Englishmen arriving to the country in search of solid footage and princely patronage. These men had a primary intention to please and pacify Indian, as well as British upper society. Such paintings had a common theme of royalistic touch in every brush stroke these painters made. Numerous prized collections were later accumulated in the name of these famed English painters, making such creations a magnum opus affair.

Reconstruction of Calcutta during British rule can be called a mandatory affair, which the British had to accomplish in their rule of colonialism. Calcutta was the erstwhile capital city under English administration, paving the way for architectural renovations and reconstructions. To suit the taste of passing years, several monuments were demolished to be rebuilt. Such was the impact that natives even tried to change their architectural tastes to a British one.

Sculpture during early British rule was perhaps the most telling and excellent work of art that attracted numerous Indians and English alike. Church and finery works were primarily looked after, including perfect carvings of funeral epitaphs. Just like in other spheres, English sculptors also arrived in India in search of regal sponsorship and make their talent known to people on the other side of the globe. Kind-hearted Britishers inaugurated a passionate theme of work, at times even dedicated to Indian men. War was also a common theme, which made way for these sculptors to render masterpiece work.

Natural history and art during British rule in India was momentous for its scholarly attempts by Englishmen to educate Indians in science, plant and animal life. Art had developed through such attempts, like painting by noted English people, resolved to make an educative endeavour in India. Dissertation papers had come up from British scholars, alongside naturalistic paintings and further enhancement of flora and fauna.

Architectural developments during 19th century by British in India consisted of the rise of bungalow styled architecture from a plain `native` styled common thatched hut. 19th century was a significant advancement in British Empire, making way for such improvisations. The classical, the gothic look was heavily witnessed in every English creation. As such, hill stations started gaining momentum as admired outings.

Architectural developments of Madras during British rule in India comprised a massive overhaul in every Christian architectural creation that was present in the port city. Churches were primarily taken into account, giving them a clean English look, deriving inspiration from their London counterpart. The governor of Madras had brought down skilled architects from England to give the city a colonial look. Even bunglows were rebuilt in certain areas to suit the high-flying style. Massive banquet halls came into being for official evening functions, every nook emoting out a classical feel.

Architectural developments of Calcutta during British rule in India were overwhelming in every aspect of daily existence. Lord Wellesley and Lord Curzon can be called the harbingers of architectural overhauling in this extremely momentous city. Calcutta was perhaps the most eventful city, which was turned into a complete colonial and westernised place, just to suit the tastes of British masters. Although the churches they built, the halls and mansions they erected were supremely praiseworthy. The government house falls into this category, as well as the historical building up of St. Paul`s Cathedral.

British military monuments in India were predominated with a lone guiding factor, that being the sublime increase in military monuments. As years passed, relationship between the English and natives strained to its fullest extent. Strife and bloodshed was the order of the day. Loss of British lives was primarily highlighted in the carvings of artistic wonder. The churches of Calcutta and Madras were the foremost cities where such buildings took place. Exquisite etchings of slain soldiers and officers still do commemorate these churches erected by the Britishers.

Architectural developments of Bombay during British rule in India were significant, standing tall in their regal and neo-classical look. Churches, town halls and several other structures, bearing semblance with England counterparts paved a fresh way for Bombay. Bombay completely metamorphosed into a polished city, much to intimidate Calcutta.

Architectural developments of New Delhi during British rule in India were tremendous still to this day, if one leaves aside the Mughal architectures. The pace and momentum with which British generals took up the task to reconstruct Delhi was indeed praiseworthy. As New Delhi was declared the capital city after Calcutta, the imperial city was never the same again, adopting a perfect colonial appearance. The town hall was erected, so was the secretariats and King`s way. War memorials were built up in honour; churches of gothic architecture came into being. In all, New Delhi bore a masterpiece façade with enormous buildings being announced each new day. Architects were called from England for this sole purpose of supreme importance to generals.

Indian art and craft during British rule were extremely praiseworthy in the attempts made by both British talents and later by educated natives. The overwhelming participation and amount of interest shown by British rulers in Indian art and craft was surprising in its inaugural issues. The British even displayed such enthusiasm as to build up schools precisely for the specified purpose. Schools and exhibitions were established in the primary cities of Madras, Calcutta, even Lahore. The oriental look had much appealed the western tastes of these `white` men, taking pride place in British museums.