Malwa style
15th Century A.D.
Main examples of the style are found in the cities of Dhar and Mandu.
Malwa was influenced more by the early Tughlaq style from Delhi. This was due to the lack of significant local traditions in Malwa and hostile relations with neighbouring Gujarat.
Salient Features:
The style can be divided into 3 phases:
First Phase:
Dismantling of temples and converting them into mosque.
Second (Classical) Phase:
Monuments of original character. Sober and elegant. More substantial and formal order.
Third Phase:
Less austere and more fanciful structures, implying a life of ease and luxury. Main examples are pavilions, loggias, kiosks, terraces etc.
Main Buildings
Main examples of the style are found in the cities of Dhar and Mandu.
Malwa was influenced more by the early Tughlaq style from Delhi. This was due to the lack of significant local traditions in Malwa and hostile relations with neighbouring Gujarat.
Salient Features:
- Battered walls.
- Pointed arches with spear head fringe.
- Combination of Arch, Lintel and Bracket.
- Boat keel domes.
- Most artistic combination of arches with pillar and beam.
- Buildings are raised on high plinths, accessed by long and stately flight of steps.
- Prominent use of colour in decoration. Use of different coloured marble, semi-precious stones and glazed tiles. The artisans in Malwa possessed a secret formula for creating Turquoise blue colour.
The style can be divided into 3 phases:
First Phase:
Dismantling of temples and converting them into mosque.
Second (Classical) Phase:
Monuments of original character. Sober and elegant. More substantial and formal order.
Third Phase:
Less austere and more fanciful structures, implying a life of ease and luxury. Main examples are pavilions, loggias, kiosks, terraces etc.
Main Buildings