ART 140 Chapter Notes - Chapter 3: Lightning, Gita Govinda, Qutb Minar
Document Summary
South asia after 1200; art of the islamic world. Buddhism originated in south asia in mid first millennium bce, but declines in medieval period as hinduism gained popularity. Post 1200 hinduism was strong in south asia and buddhism strong in southeast asia nut islam became more prominent. 712 arab armies arrive in south asia bringing new religion islam. Muhammad of ghor (afghanistan) defeated south asian states" confederate armies, and ghor transformed south asian society, religion and art. 1206 ghor"s general qutb al-din aybak establishes sultanate of delhi. He extended ghorid rule across in northern india. Qutb minar aybak built congretional mosque at delhi called quwwat al-islam (might of. Consisted of pillars from hindu and other temples (a melting pot of various religions architectural influences). Population grows in delhi and sultans (muslim rulers) triple mosque og size. Qutb minar 238 ft sandstone minaret added to mosque by iltutmish. Persian & arabic inscription: minaret cast shadow of allah over hindu city.
