Exploring Timurid Architecture as Architectural and Genealogical Reference for Mughal Architecture

Mughal architecture, particularly Humayun's Tomb, demonstrates a strong influence from Timurid design principles, reflecting the Mughals' deep-rooted Timurid heritage. The study reveals that Mughal structures incorporated key Timurid elements such as geometric patterns, symmetrical compositions, monumental designs, and the hasht-bihisht plan, along with double domes. This architectural continuity underscores the Mughals' cultural renaissance and their celebration of their Timurid lineage through artistic expressions like genealogical paintings and calligraphic inscriptions. The research employed a historical-interpretative approach, analyzing secondary data and virtual case studies of Timurid and Mughal buildings to qualitatively compare their architectural styles, spatial configurations, and aesthetic elements.

Khan, M. A., & Ameen, M. A. (2024). EXPLORING TIMURID ARCHITECTURE AS ARCHITECTURAL AND GENEALOGICAL REFERENCE FOR MUGHAL ARCHITECTURE. ShodhKosh: Journal of Visual and Performing Arts, 5(5). https://doi.org/10.29121/shodhkosh.v5.i5.2024.2519