Why is the word 'perfection' associated with the Taj Mahal?

Taj Mahal has an enduring legend and its status as one of the 7 modern wonders of the world makes it undoubtedly a perfection piece. However, there are key elements which contribute to its perfection status: Taj Mahal is the ..

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Discuss the Importance of Chhatri in Mughal Architecture.

Chhatri is an architectural decoration that developed and became quite popular in Indo-Islamic architecture, particularly under the Mughals. It is a small turret with stone columns, principally four, supporting a dome with Chajja under the dome. Chhatris are commonly used ..

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What are the main features of Palladian Style and Victorian Gothic Style? Give some examples of monuments built in these styles in India.

When the British became a power, there were three styles prevalent in England-the Palladian, Baroque and the Victorian. The Palladian style of architecture is based on the works of Andrea Palladio (17th century) of Italy. It could be identified with ..

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Critically comment on the architecture of Le Corbusier with emphasis on the so called "International Style"in architecture.

Le Corbusier is the best-known architect who recruited the efforts of creating a new India. The showpiece of his genius is Chandigarh, built as the capital of Punjab and Haryana. Outside Chandigarh, Le Corbusier’s most influential structures include: Sarabhai House, ..

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Why Laurie Baker is known as the "conscience keeper of Indian architecture"and "Gandhi of Indian architecture"? Evaluate his architectural style.

Laurie Baker is known as the “conscience keeper of Indian architecture” and “Gandhi of Indian architecture“. He is known to have learnt from the practices of vernacular architecture and turned the indigenous methods into the modernism. He was famous as ..

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What was the role of mason's guilds in the development of provincial architecture in Gujarat. Discuss.

Before the Muslim conquest, Gujarat was under the influence of Jainism. The master-craftsmen whom the Muslims employed to construct their buildings adopted Hindu and Jain designs with necessary modifications to suit the puritanical taste of Islam. Sultan Ahmad Shah was ..

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