FAMOUS ARCHITECTURE IN INDIA ASSIMILATING A VARIETY OF CULTURES
Our country is one
of the ancient evolutions on the planet, with the most diverse cultural history
and inhabited by multiple races, religions, and languages is a goldmine for the
study of architectural evolution throughout history. Each shift or inclusion of
new culture has created an impact on Indian architecture and art. People can effortlessly
see the different architectural styles reflecting in the buildings all over the
country. This unique development of assimilating a wide variety of cultures
enables us to learn how such a diverse society has evolved. According
to Mark Twain, “So far as I am able to judge, nothing has been left undone,
either by man or nature, to make India the most extraordinary country that the
sun visits on his rounds. Nothing seems to have been forgotten, nothing
overlooked. This editorial is just a minuscule attempt at displaying the
diversity with which Indian architecture has been blessed. The following are
ten most iconic yet totally independent and different architectural
masterpieces having their own style of architecture. These styles have
developed according to the geological conditions, cultural inclinations as well
as technological advancements in their own era.
What Kind of Buildings are Popular in
India?
1. Taj Mahal
Without any
second thought, Taj Mahal is one of the most impressive pieces of architecture
not only in India but all around the world. For ages, it has been the face of
Indian architecture for people all over the world. Established in 1653 on the
orders of the Mughal ruler Shahjahan as a resting place for his beloved queen
Mumtaj Mahal, it is a symbol of love. Recognized as one of the best examples of
Mughal architecture, the white marble building comprises of a square plinth
having a central structure topped by a huge dome and surrounded by four minarets
at each corner. It is considered as one of the seven wonders of the worlds in
the modern era. It appeals about 3 million tourists every year thus being a
hotshot for visitors globally.
2. Lotus Temple
If we talk about
the famous architecture in India then it is one of the modern buildings
that have come up in recent times and has managed to achieve a status and fame
that attracts tourists from all over the world. Conceptualized on the form of
Lotus flower, it is a Bahai’i House of worship that is open to all religions
and stands for the secularism and openness of the country. Brilliantly designed
by Iranian Architect Fariborz Sahba, the structure is composed of 27 petals
aligned in groupings of three thus forming a circular periphery that is
co-aligned by the ritualistic beliefs of Baha’i community.
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