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Detailed explanation-1: -Madras High Court buildings are a prime example of Indo-Saracenic architecture, designed by J. W. Brassington under the guidance of British architect Henry Irwin, 1892. The Victoria Memorial, Kolkata, has very discreet Indo-Saracenic touches, such as the corner chatris, in the Raj metropolis least touched by the style.

Detailed explanation-2: -Indo-Saracenic Architecture began in the late 19th Century. Before this style, the Britishers followed the Greek and Roman classical architectural style for the public building to express the colonial rule that reflected the power and holder of status.

Detailed explanation-3: -Chepauk Palace in Chennai designed by Paul Benfield is said to be the first Indo-Saracenic building in India, which incorporated elements and motifs of Hindu and Islamic precedents.

Detailed explanation-4: -1768) in Chennai designed by Paul Benfield is said to be the first Indo-Saracenic building in India, referred to as licentious ‘eclectic” incorporating elements and motifs of Hindu and Islamic precedents.

Detailed explanation-5: -The Indo-Saracenic features stand apart; they are : Minarets, Harem Windows, Open Pavilions, Pierced Open Arcading, Domed Kiosks, Many Miniature Domes, or Domed Chhatris, Towers impressive Onion (Bulbous) Domes Overhanging Eaves, Pointed Arches, Cusped Arches, or Scalloped Arches Vaulted Roofs.