Here is a List of Indian Monuments (From Ancient to Medieval India) 1. Asoka Pillars, Early Rock-Cut Caves and Early Temples (250 B.C.E to 700 B.C.E): Asoka was an independent emperor of Mauryan dynasty who ruled almost all India including present Pakistan, Afghanistan and Bangladesh. After the severe war over Kalinga (the present state of Orissa) and after witnessing huge [...]
In this article we will discuss about the development of Mughal architecture in India during the medieval age. With the advent of the Mughals, the Indian architecture entered a new phase in which the austerity and simplicity of the early Sultans period was subdued and the Persian influence became predominant. The enormous wealth and power available with the great Mughals [...]
While the Muslim architecture continued to flourish during the Medieval period the Hindu art also continued to receive patronage at the hands of Hindu princes. The Hindu princes constructed temples, mighty fortresses in the traditional Hindu style. However, they did not pay much attention to the construction of palaces. As a result a number of Hindu schools of architecture flourished [...]