Encyclopedia of India–China Cultural Contacts v2.c11.48

v2.c11.48

After invading India and establishing the regime, Muslims also brought various architectural forms with Islamic style into India which made India’s architectural culture diversify into various forms and styles. Since 13^th^ century CE, Muslim architecture gradually emerged in many cities in northern India and it mainly included castles, palaces, tombs and mosques. Building materials were more red sandstone and white marble, simple and pristine or fresh and elegant. Indian Muslim architecture gradually absorbed some artistic forms of India’s traditional architectures during its development, forming a unique style. In the period of Mughal Dynasty, a large number of masterpieces of architectural art emerged which was the most brilliant chapter in the architectural history of India and even the world.