Bengal School (1203–1573 CE)
- Materials Used – bricks and black marble.
- The mosques built during this period continued the use of sloping ‘Bangla roofs’, which was previously used for temples.
- For Example – Qadam Rasul Mosque in Gaur.
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Jaunpur School (1394–1479 CE)
- Patronised by the Sharqi rulers of Jaunpur.
- Also called the Sharqi style of architecture.
- This style avoided the use of minars.
- A unique feature of the buildings is the use of bold and forceful characters painted on huge screens in the centre and side bays of the prayer hall.
- For Example – Atala Mosque in Jaunpur.
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Malwa School (1405-1569 CE)
- Also known as the Pathan School of Architecture
- Features
- The use of large windows made the buildings and rooms well ventilated.
- The pavilions were slightly arched which made them airy and allowed the buildings to remain cool during the day.
- Artificial reservoirs known as ‘baulis’ were constructed in the premises for storage of water.
- Locally available materials were used.
- The use of battered walls as introduced by Tughlaqs made the buildings strong.
- One of the finest specimens of environmental adaptation of the period.
- For Example – Rani Roopmati Pavilion, Jahaz Mahal.
Jahaz Mahal
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Bijapur School (1490-1656 CE)
- Patronage by Adil Shah of Bijapur sultanate.
- Also called the Deccan style of architecture
- Unique in the use of a 3-arched facade and bulbous dome in mosques, tombs, and palaces.
- Introduced the use of cornices.
- A special feature of the Bijapur school was the treatment of its ceilings.
- Iron clamps and a strong plaster of mortar were used to give strength to the buildings.
- The walls were decorated with rich carvings.
- For Example – Gol Gumbaz (the mausoleum of Adil Shah) in Bijapur or Vijayapura
Gol Gumbaz
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