Architectural terms

Drum
base of neck of the dome
Double dome
a dome which is hollow inside and has two layers
Hammam
bath-complex
Gumbad
dome, a rounded vault forming the roof of a building or structure,
typically with a circular base.
Jali
latticed or perforated screen of stone
Kashikari
glazed tile work
Kiosk
a pavilion, having roof supported by pillars
Mehrab/Mihrab
sunk niche in the nave of mosque denoting the qibla
Minar/ Minaret
a self standing tapering tower with an inner staircase
Qalibkari
floral carving in relief
Muqarnas
stalactite pattern
Squinch
A squinch is a construction filling in the upper angles of a square room so as to form
a base to receive an octagonal or spherical dome.
Veranda
an open gallery or portico
Vault
an arched structure forming a ceiling or roof
Vestibule
an attached room to a large apartment