Fatepur Sikri
Apr 24, 2020 09:10:24 #
This is just a very small part of the magnificent red sandstone palace which is more like a small town. It was built in the second half of the 16th century by the Mughal Emporer Akbar the Great.
This building is the Hall of Private Audience.
This building is the Hall of Private Audience.
Apr 24, 2020 09:33:19 #
Graham Smith wrote:
This is just a very small part of the magnificent red sandstone palace which is more like a small town. It was built in the second half of the 16th century by the Mughal Emporer Akbar the Great.
This building is the Hall of Private Audience.
This building is the Hall of Private Audience.
Apr 24, 2020 11:24:59 #
Interestingly different architecture. I'm surprised that Old Red Sandstone has lasted that long. In this country it can go very crumbly within one century, never mind five.
Apr 24, 2020 11:32:42 #
R.G. wrote:
Interestingly different architecture. I'm surprised that Old Red Sandstone has lasted that long. In this country it can go very crumbly within one century, never mind five.
That's something that occurred to me, well-used steps show very little signs of wear. It is incredibly hard for sandstone.
Apr 24, 2020 11:52:44 #
Apr 24, 2020 12:17:57 #
It is of course a very good photo. Having been involved in construction for a long time, along with some architectural schooling, I marvel at those aspects. The corbeling and the cantilevered slabs. I couldn't determine where the red sandstone came from to build it, but its possible that it might have come from China? Aside from the somewhat rumpled slabs it looks in remarkable shape.
Apr 24, 2020 12:35:47 #
fergmark wrote:
It is of course a very good photo. Having been involved in construction for a long time, along with some architectural schooling, I marvel at those aspects. The corbeling and the cantilevered slabs. I couldn't determine where the red sandstone came from to build it, but its possible that it might have come from China? Aside from the somewhat rumpled slabs it looks in remarkable shape.
The stone is locally quaried:
"The red sandstone sold in Agra is procured from quarries in neighbouring Dholpur and Fatehpur Sikri. It is considered to be of good quality and was generously used by Mughal architects. Even modern-day builders are using strips of the stone or even big slabs for lining walls.
Red sandstone is abundant in India. Red sandstone reserves are spread over different states but over 90% of the deposits of sandstone are in Rajasthan. Rajasthan is one of the main sources of materials used in the construction of the Taj Mahal. Red sandstone deposits in Rajasthan are spread over the districts of:
Bharatpur
Kota
Dholpur
Bikaner
Sawai-Madhopur
Jodhpur
Chittorgarh
Bundi
Jhalawar
Jaisalmer
Pali"
You might find this interesting:
http://architectboy.com/fatehpur-sikri-architecture/
Sorry that this has wandere a bit off topic.
Apr 24, 2020 13:19:20 #
Graham Smith wrote:
The stone is locally quaried: br br "The red... (show quote)
That was one of the last articles I had read, but I do appreciate your adding it for me. All very interesting. Unfortunate how narrow in scope was my architectural history.
Apr 25, 2020 05:57:06 #
R.G. wrote:
Interestingly different architecture. I'm surprised that Old Red Sandstone has lasted that long. In this country it can go very crumbly within one century, never mind five.
Far less rain erosion might contribute to its longevity.
Apr 25, 2020 06:24:36 #
John N wrote:
Far less rain erosion might contribute to its longevity.
That would definitely be a contributing factor, but it looks like that area gets the monsoon rain between May and October. 30" is probably not a high annual rainfall, but most of it falls during the monsoon period. On the other hand it looks like they never get frost. Or maybe their sandstone is tougher than our Old Red.
Apr 25, 2020 06:31:56 #
John N wrote:
Far less rain erosion might contribute to its longevity.
Hello John.
An extract from https://www.litosonline.com/en/article/indian-sandstone-stone-universal-appeal - or you will ever need to know about Indian sandstone
Owing to its strength, durability, resistance to abrasion and environmental weathering, acid and alkali resistance and advantage of easy handling and availability has made Indian Sandstone the material of choice for construction and making artefacts and decorative items. It has a variety of applications in roofing, flooring, paving, panelling, beams, pillars, doors and window sills. It has been found most suitable for carving screens. It is most suitable for use in chemical factories.
Apr 25, 2020 06:43:13 #
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Apr 25, 2020 08:30:40 #
John N wrote:
Interesting - If Carlsberg made Sandstone..................
It would probably be better than their beer
Apr 25, 2020 09:14:14 #
Not only is it a beautiful building, but the composition is excellent.
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