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Ancient Indian Architecture

Ancient Indian Architecture. Cultural History. Qutb Minar. Tallest Minaret in India 237 feet tall Islamic tower structure used in the call to Prayer Constructed around 1192 CE. The Stupa of Sanchi. Stupa – Means Heap; Sanchi – City in India Most held the ashes of Buddhist Monks

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Ancient Indian Architecture

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  1. Ancient Indian Architecture Cultural History

  2. Qutb Minar • Tallest Minaret in India • 237 feet tall • Islamic tower structure used in the call to Prayer • Constructed around 1192 CE

  3. The Stupa of Sanchi • Stupa – Means Heap; Sanchi – City in India • Most held the ashes of Buddhist Monks • Some were filled with materials the Monks used

  4. Khajuro Temples (950 – 1150 CE) • City with several monuments • Made from sandstone • Statues depicted in positions normal to everyday life • Including sexuality • Would have required hundreds of well trained sculptors to complete this project in the given time

  5. The Taj Mahal: 1653 • Taj – Crown; Mahal - Palace • One of the most well-known pieces of Indian-Islamic architecture • Built as a memorial tomb for Mumtaz Mahal, wife of Emperor Shah Jahan • Made from white marble • About two million people each year visit Page 80 and 288 1-2

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