Sharmin Khan MTech,PhD
is currently Associate Professor, Department of Architecture, Zakir Hussain College of Engineering and Technology, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, UP. She has been teaching for almost 20 years and is actively involved in research in the areas of construction management and sustainable architecture. Her deep interest in history of architecture persuaded her to accomplish the task of writing this book History of Indian Architecture: Buddhist, Jain and Hindu Period followed by History of Islamic Architecture: Delhi Sultanate, Mughal and Provincial Period in the series. Her interaction with the students has always encouraged her to work for their better understanding of the subjects. She has made an attempt to present the information collected from various sources in a comprehensive manner.
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The focus of text is on the political, geographical and geological factors which were responsible for the generation of a particular style of architecture. This book is an attempt to encourage students to go deeper into the subject and explore the magnificent architecture created by the rulers through fascinating elements. The domes, arches, squinches, calligraphy, arabesque, geometry, jali work and usage of marble and sandstone are worth studying and admiring. This book is expected to serve as a handy review/aid for the students of architecture, and also an abridged text for all those interested in history of Indian architecture.
