Popular monuments made by Sandstone

1. A look at top 5 Popular Monuments in India made of Sandstone

2. Monuments constructed in medieval India used sandstone slabs and blocks. Indian sandstone slabs have somehow managed to revive their lost glory. Modern houses and villas now feature Indian sandstone blocks used extensively for a long-lasting durability. In a bid to recreate the rustic culture, modern designers and home builders are relying on the sandstone theme. Here are top Indian monuments from the old world that continue to inspire designers.

3. – Amer Fort, Rajasthan Amer Fort is a highly fortified monument located in Amer town. Situated 11 kilometres from Jaipur, Amer Fort features sandstone slabs with Indian elements in design. Built by the Meenas clan, the fort was home to Raja Maan Singh. It is built using red coloured Indian sandstone slabs with assorted marbles in large ramparts and gates. Today, Amer Fort is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site and enjoys a place of respect among the Hill Forts of Rajasthan.

4. – Jama Masjid, Delhi Even Mughals acknowledged the strength and opulence of Indian sandstone slabs. One of the most popular religious sites in the Islamic culture is the Masjid-e-Jehan Numa. It is popularly called as Jama Masjid. The Persian-styled mosque was built in 1656 using red sandstone slabs with white marble. At one time, it was one of the largest and most spacious mosques in the world. Built at a cost of INR 1 million, the Jama Masjid has three gates and four towers with two minarets made of Red Indian sandstone slabs. It can hold close to 30,000 pilgrims. Similar mosque style was recreated by Aurangzeb in Lahore which is called Badshahi Masjid.

5. – Lakshmi Niwas Palace , Bikaner The royal palace of Bikaner state is made of Red Indian sandstone slabs. Made between 1898 and 1902, the Lakshmi Niwas Palace was conceived as the most perfect modern building. The Indo-Saracenic building is now owned and managed by the Golden Triangle Fort & Palace Private Limited. The Indian sandstone slabs camouflage with the desert hues of Rajasthan.

6. – Humayun’s Tomb The resting place of Mughal emperor, Humayun is also made using one of the most exquisite Indian sandstone slabs. Designed by Persian architect, Mirak Mirza Giyas-uddin, Humayun’s tomb was the first tomb-garden of Asia. The sandstone slab tomb square became the family burial complex for rest of the Mughal royalty. Tombs of Dara Shikoh, Hamida Begum and other significant members are made using sandstone. The Indian sandstone slabs and blocks were used to restore the former glory of the tomb complex in 1993.

7. – Nilkantheshwara Shiva Temple, Orissa Dedicated to Lord Shiva, the temple was enshrined by the Somavasis in the 10th century. The temple is built using Indian sandstone with cemented plasters and enamel paint. The dry masonry temple has been constructed using Kalingam architecture with laterite. Other significant buildings made of Indian sandstone slabs are the Central Secretariat, Sher Shah Suri’s tomb and Shri Digamber Jain Temple, Delhi. The Indian sandstone suppliers are exporting slabs to every nook and corner of the world.

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