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Islamic contribution to Indian architecture is far reaching and undeniable.[citation needed] New modes and principles of construction were developed reflecting the religious and social needs of the adherents of Islam.
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Masjid and Mandir
Prior to the Muslim incursions into India, open space in Hindu, Buddhist, and Jain constructions was constrained by the length of the stone slabs which could be spanned across two columns.
Classes of Indo-Islamic Architecture
Sharma divides Indo-Islamic architecture into three broad classes consisting of monuments erected under patronage of the Sultans such as Qutb-ud-din Aybak, monuments erected by governors of independent provinces, and landmark construction of the Mughals.
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External links
- Characteristics of Indo-Islamic architecture at Archaeological Survey of India
- Islamic Architecture in India in the Introduction to Islamic Architecture
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