Islamic Heritage of India

First Online: August 15, 1997
Last Updated : August 20, 2024

Some of India's most beautiful heritage is derived from the Muslims who invaded India over the centuries. While the Taj Mahal is but the most famous of them, the Islamic influence is well integrated into the modern Indian society. Here is a picture collection on Islamic arts and monuments of India.

Islam in India

• The Asri Mahal Library
• A Courtier in Akbar's Durbar
• Emperor Babur
• Interior of Amir Palace
• Islamic Monument from Srirangapattana
• The Majestic Gol Gumaz
• A Moghul Miniature Painting
• Nawab with Courtiers
• Painting on the Daria-Daulat Bagh Palace
• A Portrait of Tippu Sultan, the "Tiger of Mysore"
• The Towers of Char Minar, Hyderabad
• Use of Eagles as Messengers

See Also:

• The Sword of Tippu Sultan -- Biography of a 18th century Muslim ruler
• Paintings of  the Daria-Daulat Bagh
• Taj Mahal in a Kamat PhotoQuilt
• Monuments of India 
• When the Moguls Ruled ...
• Muslims for Free India -- Article narrates the contributions of Muslims during India's freedom struggle against the British.