Architecture during the Mughal period

Islamic architecture is a combination of Indo-Islamic-Persian style of

Architecture that flourished in the Indian subcontinent during the
Medieval and the Mughal period. This new style combined elements of
Islamic, Hindu, Buddhist and Persian features, which had been
introduced in India during the early period of the Delhi Sultanate.

The Mughal Architecture occupies a most significant place in the history of

Indian Architecture. Akbar was responsible for its origin and development.

Some of the basic features of the Mughal Architecture are the round domes,
high minarets, mehrabs, pillars, open courtyards etc. Red sandstone was
used for construction of the buildings during the initial period while white
marble replaced it during the later period when the stress was more on
beautifying of the buildings with the use of colored designs, precious and
semi-precious stones, gold and silver waters and minute carvings.

The outstanding examples of this period are the Qutub Minar, Quwwat-ul-Islam
mosque, Fatehpur Sikri, Agra Fort, Taj Mahal, Red Fort etc.