ARCHITECTURAL DIALOGUE: THE INTERSECTION OF TIMURID INFLUENCE AND INDIAN TRADITION IN MAHMUD GAWAN الحوار المعماري: التداخل بين التأثير التيموري والتراث الهندي في مدرسة محمود غوان، بيدار، الهند | ||
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| Article 14, Volume 13, Issue 107, January 2025, Pages 3-30 PDF (17.27 M) | ||
| Document Type: المقالة الأصلية | ||
| DOI: 10.21608/mercj.2024.333769.1683 | ||
| Author | ||
| محمود أحمد محمد إمام إمام* | ||
| جامعة عين شمس - کلية الآداب - قسم الآثار | ||
| Abstract | ||
| The concept of global influence is often associated with Timurid architecture, a style that transcended regional boundaries. the Madrasa of Mahmud Gawan in Bidar, Deccan, India, built in the middle of 15th century, represents a unique architectural case. This madrasa is not just influenced by Timurid elements, but is a fully Timurid structure in style. What makes this even more remarkable is that it was constructed during the same period when the Timurid architectural style was flourishing in Khorasan, Iran, and Central Asia, despite the Deccan never being under Timurid rule. This paper explores the reasons behind the construction of a purely Timurid-style madrasa in the Deccan, far from the Timurid empire. In addition to examining the architectural authenticity of the madrasa, this paper will also consider whether it can be seen as a replica of iconic Timurid madrasas, such as the Ulugh Beg Madrasa in Samarkand or the Khargard Madrasa, or if it incorporates local Indian influences in its design, structural systems, or architectural elements. By investigating these aspects, the paper aims to uncover the broader cultural and political significance of adopting such a style in the Deccan. | ||
| Keywords | ||
| madrasah; bidar; architecture; India | ||
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