Are architectural forms and geographic locations associated with political power in the Islamic world? This presentation will argue that five distinct periods and architectural forms can be identified. Beginning with the mosque/dar al-imarah combination, followed by the building of palace complexes outside the urban capital, then the citadel as the residence of political rulers; the move of Muslim leaders to the European-type parts of their capital city and finally the  creation of new capitals.  

Exceptions to these generalizations will also be discussed.
 

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