Popular monuments made by Sandstone

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A look at top 5 Popular Monuments in India made
of Sandstone
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Monuments constructed in medieval India used
sandstone slabs and blocks. Indian sandstone
slabs have somehow managed to revive their lost
glory. Modern houses and villas now feature
Indian sandstone blocks used extensively for a
long-lasting durability. In a bid to recreate the
rustic culture, modern designers and home
builders are relying on the sandstone theme.
Here are top Indian monuments from the old world
that continue to inspire designers.
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Amer Fort, Rajasthan
Amer Fort is a highly fortified monument located
in Amer town. Situated 11 kilometres from Jaipur,
Amer Fort features sandstone slabs with Indian
elements in design. Built by the Meenas clan, the
fort was home to Raja Maan Singh. It is built
using red coloured Indian sandstone slabs with
assorted marbles in large ramparts and gates.
Today, Amer Fort is part of the UNESCO World
Heritage Site and enjoys a place of respect among
the Hill Forts of Rajasthan.
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Jama Masjid, Delhi
Even Mughals acknowledged the strength and
opulence of Indian sandstone slabs. One of the
most popular religious sites in the Islamic
culture is the Masjid-e-Jehan Numa. It is
popularly called as Jama Masjid. The
Persian-styled mosque was built in 1656 using red
sandstone slabs with white marble. At one time,
it was one of the largest and most spacious
mosques in the world. Built at a cost of INR 1
million, the Jama Masjid has three gates and four
towers with two minarets made of Red Indian
sandstone slabs. It can hold close to 30,000
pilgrims. Similar mosque style was recreated by
Aurangzeb in Lahore which is called Badshahi
Masjid.
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Lakshmi Niwas Palace , Bikaner
The royal palace of Bikaner state is made of Red
Indian sandstone slabs. Made between 1898 and
1902, the Lakshmi Niwas Palace was conceived as
the most perfect modern building. The
Indo-Saracenic building is now owned and managed
by the Golden Triangle Fort Palace Private
Limited. The Indian sandstone slabs camouflage
with the desert hues of Rajasthan.
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Humayuns Tomb
The resting place of Mughal emperor, Humayun is
also made using one of the most exquisite Indian
sandstone slabs. Designed by Persian architect,
Mirak Mirza Giyas-uddin, Humayuns tomb was the
first tomb-garden of Asia. The sandstone slab
tomb square became the family burial complex for
rest of the Mughal royalty. Tombs of Dara Shikoh,
Hamida Begum and other significant members are
made using sandstone. The Indian sandstone slabs
and blocks were used to restore the former glory
of the tomb complex in 1993.
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Nilkantheshwara Shiva Temple, Orissa
Dedicated to Lord Shiva, the temple was enshrined
by the Somavasis in the 10th century. The temple
is built using Indian sandstone with cemented
plasters and enamel paint. The dry masonry temple
has been constructed using Kalingam architecture
with laterite. Other significant buildings made
of Indian sandstone slabs are the Central
Secretariat, Sher Shah Suris tomb and Shri
Digamber Jain Temple, Delhi. The Indian sandstone
suppliers are exporting slabs to every nook and
corner of the world.
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