The architecture of God’s Own Country is an exemplary example of the preservation of the Vernacular style. Shaped by Vedic architectural...

The state of Andhra Pradesh is embraced in archeological remains and religious monuments. The Satavahanas of 1st century CE left behind...

The fort architecture of Maharashtra, especially during the Maratha dynasty, formed the backbone of their defence against the mighty...

The state of Maharashtra has to offer a range of architectural wonders, from the earliest form of dwellings – caves to the heavily...

The land of mighty Brahmaputra and Ahoms, Assam is a state whose medieval architecture is greatly influenced by its cultural contact with...

The state of Gujarat is home to various communities living in harmony through centuries. From the Rural communities of Kutch, the Dawoodi...

Madhya Pradesh has undoubtedly proved to be a poolhouse in architectural monuments. Some of them, so rich in history that it remains...

Home of the Rajputana dynasty, the North western state of Rajasthan is a colourful and vibrant state to say the least. Rajasthan’s...

The states of the northeast known as the Seven Sisters of India are considered to have characteristic architectural styles that have...

The north east region of India is a small sized region having one of the highest biodiversity densities in the world. Its formidable...

The Mughal rule in India began with the victory of Babur in the battle of Panipat in 1526 where Ibrahim Lodi lost bringing an end to the...

Delhi has vast influences of architectural history owing to its splendid history of rulers and city divisions. The city is made up of...

The state of Punjab is located in the northern region of India, nestled between the Himalayas on the northern side, the desert state of...

Himachal Pradesh with its scenic mountain towns and valleys is home to diverse influences of Tibetan, British, and Mughal art and...

The top most state in India, Jammu and Kashmir, occupies a special place in every Indian’s heart. Described once as ‘Heaven on Earth’ by...

After studying up the basics of local architecture of each state in India, lets take a detailed look and understand why the architecture...