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 15a. 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.
