Question 1

What is Indo-European Colonial Military architecture style?

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This style represents a fusion of European colonial military engineering with indigenous Indian building practices, often incorporating local materials and adapting to the regional climate and terrain.

Question 2

Where is Indo-European Colonial Military architecture style architecture found?

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Indo-European Colonial Military architecture style architecture is primarily found in Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka. There are 1 heritage sites documented with this architectural style.

Question 3

When was Indo-European Colonial Military architecture style architecture used?

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Indo-European Colonial Military architecture style architecture was used during 18th Century CE, 19th Century CE. It is associated with the British East India Company, Mysore Sultanate dynasty/period.

Question 4

What materials are used in Indo-European Colonial Military architecture style architecture?

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Indo-European Colonial Military architecture style architecture typically uses Laterite, Brick, Lime Mortar. These materials are characteristic of this architectural style and reflect the construction techniques of the period.

Question 5

Which heritage sites use Indo-European Colonial Military architecture style architecture?

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There are 1 heritage sites documented with Indo-European Colonial Military architecture style architecture. 1 sites use this as their primary architectural style. You can explore these sites on the Inheritage Foundation website.

Title	Indo-European Colonial Military architecture style 4.5/5(Based on 1 heritage site) Rare 4.5/5(Based on 1 heritage site)
Description	This style represents a fusion of European colonial military engineering with indigenous Indian building practices, often incorporating local materials and adapting to the regional climate and terrain.
Also Known As	Kerala architecture Military Laterite walls moat Dravidian Architecture Kerala Architecture Laterite Masonry Tradition Mughal Architectural Influences British Colonial Military Architecture West Coast Fortification Style Elements of Vijayanagara Military Architecture
Tags	Fortification Military Architecture Colonial Architecture Laterite Masonry Bastion
Style ID	`INHF-STY-4478292038-07:33:29:02:08:22:IECMAS`
URI	https://www.inheritage.foundation/aat/styles/indo-european-colonial-military-architecture-style
API Endpoint	`https://inheritage.foundation/api/v1/aat/indo-european-colonial-military-architecture-style`
Total Sites	1
Primary Sites	1
Created	November 19, 2025
Last Updated	November 29, 2025

Time Periods	18th Century CE 19th Century CE
Dynasties	British East India Company Mysore Sultanate

Primary Materials	Laterite Brick Lime Mortar
Architectural Features	Bastions Moats Curtain Walls Gatehouses Parapets Embrasures

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