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| | AÚDELˆAÚHÈS, a dynasty of IndoMuslim kings who governed the citystate of Bijapur from 895/1490 to 1097/1686 |
 | | It is hardly surprising, therefore, that Ebra@h^m II's reign witnessed a remarkable cultural evolution, vividly reflected in the blending of Persian and indigenous styles in the art, architecture, and literature of Bijapur. |
 | | Again, the 10th/16th century saw the importation of Persian art and architecture in its purest form, whereas the 11th/17th century saw a greater mingling with Indian styles. |
 | | But in the 11th/17th century, especially in secular architecture, the purely Iranian spirit merged with Hindu conceptions and usages, e.g., the fine carving of stone to resemble wooden lattice-work, or the use of Hindu vegetative motifs, such as lotus blossoms and bulbs, in domes and spires. |
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