Publisher's Synopsis
Introduction: Miniatures History of Islamic Art The Medieval Period (9th-15th Centuries) The Three Empires - Islamic Architecture: Influences and Styles Iranian Architecture Pre-Islamic Architecture of Persia Islamic Architecture of Persia Contemporary Architecture in Iran Azerbaijani Architecture Moorish Architecture Turkistan (Timurid) Architecture Ottoman Architecture Fatimid Architecture Sudano-Sahelian Architecture of Somalia Mosque Conversion of non-Muslim Places of Worship into Mosques Hindu Temples Architecture Minaret Islamic Garden Arabesque - Arab Traditions: The Pan-Islamic Mosque and the Ultra-Islamic Mosque: Diffusion and Evolution Architecture Iranian Tradition: The Paradisal Mosque Fundamental Principles Development Sidi Saiyyed Mosque Charminar Baroque Characteristics of Muslim Architecture Common Characteristics of Baroque Architecture - Islamic Ornament: Islamic Interlace Patterns Role in Islamic Culture Mosque Calligraphy Commonly Used in Mosques Common Forms in Islamic Ornament History and Application Materials and Mediums Ceramic tiles and Ceramic Mosaic Court Patronage and Cottage Industry - Architecture of Muslim Regional Rulers in India: Architecture in Nawab's Bengal The Nawabs of Bengal (1717-1880) Tomb Architecture of Bengal Nizam of Hyderabad Purani Haveli King Kothi Palace Mahboob Mansion Falaknuma Palace Bella Vista Hill Fort Palace Chiran Palace Khuldabad Islamic Architectural Imprints Architecture Aurangabad Bibi Ka Maqbara Gates in Aurangabad Architecture of Mughal and Modern Building The Delhi Imperial Style Buildings of the Khalji Dynasty The Position of the Khiljis within the Turkic Society of India List of Khalji Rulers of Delhi (1290-1320) Buildings of the Tughlaq Dynasty (A.D. 1320 to 1413) Tughlaq Dynasty (1321-1398) Tughlaqabad Fort Firuz Shah Tughlaq (1351-1388) Feroz Shah Kotla Hauz Khas Complex Buildings of the Sayyid (1414-51) and Lodi (1451-1526) Dynasties Lodi Dynasty Lodi Gardens Jama Masjid... -