Importance of Medieval architecture

Medieval architecture is important due to various reasons. Some of these are:

• It provides an insight into the type of materials that were widely used at that time for construction.
• It depicts the engineering skills of the artisans and workers who were engaged in the construction of the monuments.
• It also provides us with a look into different cultures as the medieval monuments were a mix of various styles of architecture.
• The inscriptions and sculptures on the monuments also provide us with various details of medieval India and its rulers such as the economy, extent of the empire, languages used at that time, currency, and the religious beliefs of people.
• The monuments of medieval India also depict the social, traditional, and political influences that affected the construction of these monuments.
• The monuments such as forts depict the army strength of the rulers and the techniques used for wars as well as safeguard the fort and the city from the attackers. It also tells what sort of weapons may have been used at that time.

India’s heritage and rich cultural diversity are evident in its monuments. They are scattered throughout the country, both north and south. Historic buildings serve as true pillars of extraordinary artistic talent. Besides famous monuments, the country is rich in civilizations, cultural heritage, royal palaces, and sanctuaries. Here is a list of some medieval monuments in India.

The Medieval period of India is marked as a post-classical era and is mostly between the 8th-18th centuries. Different developments in the field of religion, technology, art, and linguistic changes took place in this era. A few important monuments of the medieval period are listed below:

• Gangaikonda Cholapuram Temple, Tamil Nadu
• Sanchi Stupa, Madhya Pradesh
• Charminar, Telangana
• Humayun’s Tomb, Delhi
• Victoria Memorial, West Bengal
• Bom Jesus Basilica, Goa
• Taj Mahal, Agra
• Sun Temple, Odisha
• Qutub Minar, New Delhi
• Fatehpur Sikri
• Golgumbaz, Karnataka
• Red Fort
• Jama Masjid
• Quwwat-ul-Islam Mosque 
• Alai Darwaza 
• Iron Pillar
• Hawa Mahal