Discuss the architectural advancements of India and South Asia in the period after 1200 .

1 With the introduction of Islam, sultanates constructed forts, mausoleums, monuments, and mosques.
2 The gopura was developed during the seventh century but developed into concave silhouettes that served as entrance gateways.
3 The Elephant Stables of Vijayanagara show the traditional South Indian architectural forms and elements introduced by Islamic architects, such as the arch, the dome, and a conical vault with large open pavilions.
4 Large, bell-shaped spires, which were capped by an umbrella-like ornament adorned with a large diamond used to house relics of the Buddha, were incorporated into the complex at Yangon.