Sustainability and Paradigms of Mughal Architecture in Old Delhi 1526 – 1707

The thesis seeks to analyze the Mughal Architecture in Old Delhi from 1526 till 1707. Starting with a brief description about the history of India, it allows the reader to acknowledge the motifs of the Mughal sultanate and how it was established. The writing advances to introduce the six main Mughal emperors in Delhi such as Babur, Humayun, Akbar, Jahangir, Shah Jahan and Aurangzeb respectively. The six emperors not only passed on their architectural knowledge, but also built famous palaces in parts of Delhi that we, in today’s day call Old Delhi. Some of these palaces will be analyzed from a sustainable standpoint to understand how the architecture tackled the extreme climate conditions of the region. Through this categorical breakdown of the Mughal Architecture, the thesis aims towards understand and inspiring the use of vernacular architectural sustainability and its positive effects created by its utilization.AR2A011Architecture, Urbanism and Building Science