Indo-Saracenic: 'Indo' for Hindu & 'Saracen' for Muslim - Art & Culture

Q.  In Indo-Saracenic, ‘Indo’  was  shorthand  for Hindu  and  ‘Saracen’  was  a  term  Europeans  used to  designate
- Published on 17 Aug 15

a. North European
b. Muslim
c. Russian
d. Spanish

ANSWER: Muslim
 
The inspiration for this style was medieval buildings in India with their domes,
Chhatris, jalis, arches. By integrating Indian and European styles in public architecture the British
wanted to prove that they were legitimate rulers of India. The Gateway of India, built in the traditional Gujarati style is the most famous example of this style. The industrialist Jamsetji Tata built the Taj Mahal Hotel in a similar style. It flourished to a greater extent in Madras.

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