The Mosques of the Indian Subcontinent: Their Development and Iconography

Book Detail

• ISBN: 9788124604588
• Brand: D.K. Printworld Pvt. Ltd.
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of Pages: 227
• Release Date: 30-09-2008
• Package Dimensions: 11.2 x 8.4 x 1.0 inches
• Languages: English

Description

This comprehensive volume by Fredrick W. Bunce examines the evolution of mosque architecture in the Indian subcontinent, highlighting 54 important mosques spread across regions, from Lahore (Pakistan) to Gaur (West Bengal), and from Delhi in the north to Kayalpatnam and Bijapur in the south.

The book delves into the history, structure, and plan patterns of these mosques, detailing the various elements of their architecture—entrances, pillars, porticoes, and the mihrab (the prayer niche). It underscores the significance of certain mosques, especially those that typify specific periods or dynasties, influencing later mosque designs in the region.

Included in the appendices are comparative studies of mosque plans and proportional elevations, along with an essential list of Muslim rulers who contributed to the spread and development of these architectural styles. The book is richly illustrated with maps and drawings, making it an invaluable resource for scholars and students of Indo-Islamic architecture.

This work provides a thorough analysis of the iconography and historical progression of mosque architecture in the Indian subcontinent, making it an indispensable guide for anyone studying Islamic art and architecture.