Influence of Mughal Architecture in Indian Style Mosque in Malaysia

Influence of Mughal Architecture in Indian Style Mosque in Malaysia

RM 57.00

ISBN:

978-629-460-008-9

Categories:

General Academics
History

File Size

25.47 MB

Format

epub

Language

English

Release Year

2025
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Synopsis

The book, Influence of Mughal Architecture in Indian Style Mosque in Malaysia, offers a comprehensive comparative study of Mughal mosques in India and British colonial Indian mosques in Malaya. An area that has seen little scholarly attention, this book explores their historical and influence connections bridging these two architectural traditions. The book traces the evolution of Mughal mosque architecture in India and its architectural transmission to Malaysia. It provides an in-depth analysis of the visual elements of Mughal architecture, making it a valuable resource for academics, architects, local authorities, and both undergraduate and postgraduate students. Six mosques three from Mughal era and three from British Malaya examined in detail. This focused approach supports readers seeking specific case studies or comparative insights. The book employs a rigorous analytical methodology to investigate how Mughal architectural elements influenced British colonial mosques in Malaya, setting it apart from previous works on the subject. Richly illustrated, the book also visually supports its findings; enhancing its appeal to visual learners and design professionals. The authors bring diverse regional and scholarly perspectives: the first and third authors, of Indian origin, offer deep insights into Mughal architecture and its influence abroad; the second author, a Malaysian, contextualises these influences within Malaysian mosque design. All three are experienced academicians with active research in architectural history and theory. The third author has also contributed several publications on Islamic Indian architecture in Malaysia.