BIJAPUR
ARCHITECTURE
AR-206 History Of Architecture II
“AGRA OF SOUTH INDIA”.
LOCATION
530 km northwest of Bangalore
550 km to the south-east of
Bombay.
Yusuf Adil Khan was the founder of the Bijapur dynasty.
Historically rich city Bijapur
(or Vijayapura) is known for
its Humongous medieval
monument, which is an
epitome of Deccan’s Islamic
era
ARCHITECTURE DEVELOPMENT
Adil Sahi dynasty started their construction first half of the
sixteenth century.
They constructed the citadel, a fortress containing a palace,
imperial buildings, and two small mosques.
A city developed around the citadel, and gradually they enclosed the city within strongly
fortified walls.
These walls were extended over six miles in
circumference, and from the citadel in the centre roads
had six city gates.
BIJAPUR (STYLE OF
ARCHITECTURE)
Architectural constructions were
influenced from the regional
culture and thus became the
amalgamation of Turkish culture (as
they belong from the Turkish origin)
with that of Indian culture.
The main features of the building art
of Bijapur were the dome,
which, in buildings of average
proportions.
THE ARCHITECTURE WAS DIVIDED INTO
MOSQUES/
PALACES TOMBS
MASJIDS
Jama Masjid of Bijapur
Construction of the mosque began in the city's eastern quarter,
in 1576 under Ali Adil Shah I (r.1558-1580).
The mosque is considered one of the finest
architectural examples of the Adil Shahi period of
Bijapur (1490-1686).
It is the largest mosque of Bijapur,
covering an area of.
Numerous Columns.
Large Praying Hall.
And Central dome.
54, 250 square feet. The main entrance gate
is from the east, though the north gate is
used more frequently. The ground plan is a
large rectangular structure measuring 492
by 262 feet (150 by 80 meters) with a
square courtyard of 164 feet (50 meters).
The mosque draws inspiration from previous
Bahmanid architecture and exhibits elements
from that era.
It reflects Iranian influence.
1. Ornamented tiles.
2. Gardens.
3. Arches.
Mehrab
The courtyard is a square of 155' side, contained on
three sides by seven arches on each side.
The interior of the sanctuary is a large hall 208' X
107', divided into five aisles by arches on large
masonry piers.
The nave is a square of 75' diameter contained within
12 arches.
The arches intersect at the top to form an octagonal
cornice for supporting the base of the dome.
Ornamentation has been kept to a minimum, being
of a broad and restrained order and any plastic
treatment is of an architectonic nature, more for
accentuating a line or space than for embellishment.
An incongruous ornament, in the form of a mural
design in relief was added at a later date but is
confined to the mihrab arch.
THE IBRAHIM ROUZA
Malik Sandel
The Ibrahim Rouza was constructed in 1626 CE by Ibrahim Adil Shah II, the sixth
Sultan of Adil Shahi dynasty.
It stands as a beautiful and picturesque group of two buildings which include the
tomb of Ibrahim II, his queen Taj Sultana and four other members of the family.
Ibrahim Rauza consists of two core constructions: a tomb and a mosque with
several smaller structures
Architectural Beauty: The complex comprises the tomb at the eastern end and a
mosque at the western end. The tomb is adorned with slender minarets at each
corner, fine stone filigree, and decorative work. It is rated as one of the most
beautifully proportioned Islamic monuments in India
interior of fanlight window with calligraphic masonry screen
'Perfect symmetry
inside the Ibrahim Roza'
The Ibrahim Rouza served as an
inspiration for the iconic Taj Mahal.
The intricate craftsmanship and
architectural harmony are awe-
inspiring.
Photograph of plans, elevations and sections of minarets and
mouldings of the Mausoleum of the Ibrahim Rauza
The front face has five
arches, and each corner
has a minaret topped
with an onion dome.
PLAN
Corridor of the Tomb Chajja details
The architecture of
these buildings has
evolved from the rulers
of the Deccan Plateau
and is similar to that of
the Turkish and Persian
designs. The entire
composition is extremely
appealing and it is a
combination of beauty
and grandeur.
GOL GUMBAZ
Gol (Round) Gumbaz (Dome)
ARCHITECTURAL TREASURE
biggest single chamber structures in the world
area of (1,693 square meters)
the walls are 2.7 m thick & 30.5 m in height.
- Dark grey basalt
1626 AD - 1656 AD
BUILT TO MARK THE TOMB OF MOHAMMED
ADIL SHAH
DIMENSIONS : 47.5 M
ARCHITECTURAL STYLE : DECCAN INDO-
ISLAMIC
ARCHITECT : YAQUT OF DABUL
The architectural style of
the building is Deccan
Indo-Islamic which is a
perfect confluence of
Indo-Islamic and Dravidian
architecture
ECHOED BACK
WHISPERING GALLERY
gallery around the base of the dome
accessed through the winding staircase in the four towers.
The corner towers are incongruous with the rest of the mausoleum composition.
divided into seven floors
with a projecting cornice
and a row of arched
openings .
The towers resemble
Chinese pagodas
Each tower is then capped by a majestic
hemispheric dome with a ring of carved
leaves around the base.
.At the base
of the dome
elegant
carved petals
cover the
drum.
The huge dome that is almost seven
stories tall sits atop an equally big
tomb
stands with out pillars
second largest dome in the world after the dome of
St. Peter’s Basilica in the Vatican.
Exterior diameter - 44 m
Height - 27.4 m from a circular platform.
Total exterior height from ground level is 60 m.
Pendentive System.
cenotaphs of Muhammad Adil,
his youngest wife Arus Bibi, his
favorite daughter and grandson.
The main cenotaph is marked by
an elaborate wooden baldachin.
cemented with lime and reaches a
thickness of 3.5 m
six openings at its base
The real tombs are
located below in the
basement and are
accessed by a
staircase under the
western entrance.
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