Architecture of Hyderabad
A distinct
Hindu Temple Architecture is also seen in the temples of Hyderabad, including the Birla Mandir,[3] Jagannath Temple and Akanna Madanna Temple.[4][5] Modern architectural styles are seen in most buildings constructed after independence.
Golconda Sultanate (1591–1687 CE)
Qutb Shahi architecture of the 16th and early 17th centuries followed classical
The most important monuments from this time are the
To the north of the Charminar is a public square enclosed by four giant arches, known as the Char Kaman.[8][9] A fountain called Gulzar Houz is at the center of this area.
Another example is the
The
The style is also seen in the
Mughal period (1687–1724 CE)
The only significant architectural contribution during the brief Mughal rule in Hyderabad was the construction the city wall of Hyderabad, constructed out of granite in typical Mughal defence architecture.[22] The wall had twelve gateways, each wide enough for an elephant to pass through.[23] Mughal emperor Aurangzeb also completed the construction of the Mecca Masjid, adding a gateway and topping the minarets with domes.[24]
Nizams of Hyderabad (1724-1948 CE)
The Nizams of Hyderabad ruled between the 18th and 20th centuries as vassals of the British Empire. Therefore, European architectural styles became prevalent during this period.[25]
Apart from the Nizams' palaces, the noble families built their own palaces and mansions in Indo-European styles. This includes
.With the introduction of a sizable Christian population, churches including the St. Joseph's Cathedral,[27] St. George's Church,[28][29] CSI Garrison Wesley Church,[30] and Holy Trinity Church were built in the city, especially in and around Secunderabad, the new city built as a British cantonment.
Neoclassical
The British Residency, completed in 1798, was probably the first major example of neoclassical architecture in Hyderabad.[31]
The
Indo-Saracenic
In the 17th century,
The last Nizam
In the early 20th century, the Nizam invited British architect
The
, also contribute to the architecture of this period.Art Deco
Art deco buildings were built in the 1930s and 1940s. [25] Art Deco style was introduced to Hyderabad by a German architect called Karl Heinz.[44] The Moazzam Jahi Market, SBH Building, buildings by Mohammed Fayazuddin and a number of cinema halls are examples.
Post-Independence (1947 CE – present)
Modern architectural styles with skyscrapers of glass and steel dominate the newer areas of the city. These include the new airport at Shamshabad, Cyber Towers in Hi-Tec City etc.
References
Citations
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