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Islamic architecture

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025

Definition

Architectural traditions in South and Southeast Asia that take two major forms: secular (forts and palaces) and religious (mosques and tombs), with distinctive decorative and functional elements.

AP course connection

Topic 8.3: 8.3 Interactions Within and Across Cultures in South, East, and Southeast Asian Art

Unit 8