The history of architecture in India is a history of cultural pluralism, aestheticism and technical ingenuity. Since ancient temple constructors up to contemporary urban designers, there are numerous architects that contributed to the formation of the built environment of the country. Not only did their work shape the skyline of cities, it also shaped architectural thought in the generations to come.
A number of Indian architects blended the old design concepts with the new construction methods to come up with architectural designs that are still powerful. They have contributed to iconic state buildings, institutions of learning, cultural sites and city planning projects around the nation. Below are seven such architects whose contributions permanently shaped Indian architecture.
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