Below are the Characteristic features of Indo-Islamic form of architecture:
- Buildings in Islamic countries were made of brick, lime and mortar
- Their styles was arcuate; meaning architecture based on arches, domes and vaults
- Muslims under religious injunction avoided the use of human figurines rather they opted for geometrical patters (arabesque), floral patterns, inscriptions in various styles, inlay on marble (Pietra dura)
- Ornamental, perforated lattice screens with arabesques, star motifs and other geometric designs such as pentagons, hexagons, octagons and circles.
- Gardens were an integral part of Islamic architecture
