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Indo-Saracenic architecture (also known as Indo-Gothic, Mughal-Gothic, Neo-Mughal, in the 19th century often Indo-Islamic style [1]) 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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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 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.
Built in the Western Indian and Indo-Saracenic style of architecture, the building accommodates a central entrance porch, above which rises a dome, tilled and modified well "tiled in white and blue flecks, supported on a lotus - petal base". A cluster of pinnacles, topped with miniature domes surround the central dome.
Designed by Henry Irwin, an English architect, the style is that of Indo-Saracenic architecture, with elements from Islamic, Rajput, and Gothic architecture styles. [6] It is a three-story, gray granite, [ 7 ] structure, about 75 m (245 ft) long and about 48 m (156 ft) wide. [ 6 ]
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.
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.