Delhi Sultanate Sculptures

Delhi Sultanate Sculptures

Delhi sultanate Sculptures paved the way for the entry of the Persian architecture in India.

Sculpture of Golconda Fort, Indian Sculpture

Pointed arches and domes characterize the Delhi Sultanate architecture. Back in the 13th century the first empire of the Delhi sultanate came into existence with the establishment of the Slave Dynasty. The Delhi Sultanate sculptures left behind a lasting Persian influence on the native sculpture and art.

In fact the features of Delhi Sultanate sculptures introduced several new elements. However with time these novel traits immersed with the Hindu style to form an entirely new idiom. This new style was better known as Indo Islamic school. The numerous buildings that offer a glimpse into the impressive Delhi Sultanate sculptures are as follows:

Sculpture of Adhai Din ka Jhonpra	Sculpture of Hoshang Shah’s Tomb	Sculpture of Gulbarga Fort
Sculpture of Qutab Minar	Sculpture of Asharfi Mahal	Sculpture of Golconda Fort
Sculpture of Qutab Minar Mosque	Sculpture of Hindola Mahal	Sculpture of Charminar
Tombs of Iltutmish, Indian Sculpture	Sculpture of Jahaz Mahal	Sculpture of Jami Masjid, Bijapur
Sultan Ghari, Indian Sculpture	Sculpture of Adina Masjid	Sculpture of Gol Gumbaz
Sculpture of Balban's Tomb	Sculpture of Bara Sona Masjid	Sculpture in Agra Fort
Sculpture of Alai Darwaza	Sculpture of Qadam Rasul Mosque	Sculpture of Jahangiri Mahal
Tomb of Ghiyas-ud-Din Tughlaq	Sculpture in Tughlaqabad Fort	Tomb of Sher Shah
Sculpture of Jami-Masjid at Mandu	Sculpture of Bidar Fort

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