14th─18th century shifts
Publication details: Mumbai Marg Publications 2022Edition: Vol.73(2&3), Dec-MarDescription: 224-263pSubject(s): Online resources: In: MargSummary: Marg’s focus on temples in the post-14th century period redresses the misconception that the construction of temples stopped during the “Muslim Period”. Temple builders took to the art and architectural technologies of the newly introduced Afghan, Iranian and Turkish building styles. Domes (for mandapas) and arches appeared alongside pitched roofs in temples in Gujarat and Rajasthan, for example. Also, contrary to the current trend of replacing an old building, many inscriptions on old artefacts and buildings celebrate their conservation or renovation. Many of the monuments under discussion in this section mention who sponsored the jirnoddhara (revivification) of a temple. This lends architectural history to a temple site and allows the study of urban growth. This section also covers the temples of Bengal and Goa, which began to incorporate colonial influences.| Item type | Current library | Status | Barcode | |
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Marg’s focus on temples in the post-14th century period redresses the misconception that the construction of temples stopped during the “Muslim Period”. Temple builders took to the art and architectural technologies of the newly introduced Afghan, Iranian and Turkish building styles. Domes (for mandapas) and arches appeared alongside pitched roofs in temples in Gujarat and Rajasthan, for example. Also, contrary to the current trend of replacing an old building, many inscriptions on old artefacts and buildings celebrate their conservation or renovation. Many of the monuments under discussion in this section mention who sponsored the jirnoddhara (revivification) of a temple. This lends architectural history to a temple site and allows the study of urban growth. This section also covers the temples of Bengal and Goa, which began to incorporate colonial influences.
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