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Question
What were the salient features of Indo-Islamic architecture?
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Solution
Islamic architecture added spaciousness, massiveness and majesty to the Indian architecture. The geometrical and floral designs with verses from Quran were another additional features to the buildings. The design of golden Kalash (the ornate lotus cresting) at the top of the temples was adopted by Muslims.
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