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Indo-Saracenic architecture (also known as Indo-Gothic, Mughal-Gothic, Neo-Mughal) was a revivalist architectural style mostly used by British architects in India in the later 19th century, especially in public and government buildings in the British Raj, and the palaces of rulers of the princely states.
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Indian architecture is rooted in the history, culture, and religion of India.Among several architectural styles and traditions, the best-known include the many varieties of Hindu temple architecture and Indo-Islamic architecture, especially Rajput architecture, Mughal architecture, South Indian architecture, and Indo-Saracenic architecture.
The Chepauk Palace comprises two blocks—the northern block is known as Kalas Mahal while the southern block is known as Humayun Mahal. [1] The palace is built over an area of 117 acres and is surrounded by a wall. [1]
The Senate House is the administrative centre of the University of Madras in Chennai, India.It is situated in Wallajah Road, along Marina Beach.Constructed by Robert Chisholm between 1874 and 1879, [1] the Senate building is considered to be one of the best and oldest examples of Indo-Saracenic architecture in India.
The Ripon Building, Chennai, an example of the Indo-Saracenic architectural style found in the city.. Chennai architecture is a confluence of many architectural styles. From ancient Tamil temples built by the Pallavas, to the Indo-Saracenic style (pioneered in Madras) of the colonial era, to 20th-century steel and chrome of skyscrapers.
The major architectural styles popular in the past were Temple, Indo-Islamic, Mughal and Indo-Saracenic architecture, all of which have many regional varieties. With the beginning of the Indus civilization around the middle of the 3rd millennium BC, [ 1 ] for the first time in the area which encompasses today's Pakistan an advanced urban ...
A new architectural style known as the Indo-Saracenic Revival Architecture developed, a combination of British and Indian styles. The best examples of this style are Gateway of India, Taj Mahal Hotel, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya [note 2] (formerly Prince of Wales Museum) in Mumbai.