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    What style of architecture includes extensive use of arches?
    Solution
    Monuments provide an insight into the technologies used for construction. A stylistic development in the construction of 12th-century architecture was the use of Arches.
    The weight of the superstructure above the doors and windows was carried by arches. The Keystone at the centre of the arch transferred the weight of the superstructure to the base of the arch. This architectural form is called arcuate.
    A horizontal beam across two vertical columns is called "trabeate" or "corbelled".This design was used in the construction of temples, mosques, tombs and in buildings attached to large stepped-wells between 8-13 century.
  • Question 2
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    With respect to Mughal architecture, what does the term 'chihil sutun' refer to?
    Solution
    Chihil Sutun means "Forty Columns" in Persian language. 
    The ceremonial halls of public and private audience (diwan-i-aam or diwan-i-khaas)  were also described as chihil sutun or forty-pillared halls, placed within a large courtyard.
    The proportions of this hall, of its columns, and of the engraved arches show high aesthetics and fine craftsmanship. With an impressive facade of nine engraved arch openings, the hall was ornamented with gilded and white shell lime chunam plasterwork.
  • Question 3
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    A 'hasht bihisht' is a __________________________ .
    Solution
    In architecture Hasht-Bihisht or 'Eight Paradises' refers to a specific type of floorplan common in Persian architecture and Mughal architecture whereby the plan is divided into 8 chambers surrounding a central room.

    The central towering dome and the tall gateway (pishtaq) became an important aspect of Mughal architecture and was first visible in Humayuns tomb. The tomb was placed in the centre of a huge formal Chahar Bagh and built in the tradition known as eight paradises or hasht bihisht a central hall surrounded by eight rooms.
  • Question 4
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    Why did kings destroy temples when they attacked each one another's kingdoms?
    Solution
    Temples were destroyed by invading rulers as they were a symbol of the power, prestige and wealth of a king. The king was viewed as a representative of God. They were also a large store of treasure and riches. Thus, temples were viewed as targets that were to be attacked in the course of battles.
    In the early ninth century, when the Pandyan king Shrimara Shrivallabha invaded Sri Lanka and defeated the king, he removed all the valuables like The statue of the Buddha made entirely of gold in the Jewel Palace and the golden images in the various monasteries.

    Sultan Mahmud was not a very important ruler at that time. But by destroying temples he tried to gain credit as a great hero.

    Most rulers displayed their political, might and military success by attacking and looting the places of worship of the defeated rulers.
  • Question 5
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    In which of the following city is Jama Masjid located?
    Solution
    Jama Masjid in Delhi, is one of the largest mosques in India built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan between 1644 and 1656 CE.
  • Question 6
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    Formal gardens, placed within rectangular walled enclosures and divided into four quarters by artificial channels during the Mughal regime was known as ___________. 
    Solution
    These gardens were called chahar baghs, four gardens, because of their symmetrical division into quarters. Beginning with Akbar, some of the most beautiful chahar baghs were constructed by Jahangir and Shah Jahan in Kashmir, Agra and Delhi.
  • Question 7
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    The Jama Masjid and the Qutub Minar are in ______.
    Solution

    Jama Masjid and Qutub Minar, the two heritage sights of India are located in Delhi, the capital city of India.

    • Jama Masjid: It is one of the largest mosques in India and was built by Mughal emperor Shahjahan. 
    • Qutub Minar: One of the tallest Minar or pillar built by Qutb-Ud-Din Aibak, founder of the Delhi Sultanate.

  • Question 8
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    Who built the Red Fort ?
    Solution
     Red Fort or Lal Qila was built in 1639 by Shah Jahan,
  • Question 9
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    Between the eighth and thirteenth centuries, which style of architecture was used in the construction of temples, mosques, and tombs?

    Solution
    Trabeate is also known as Corbelled style of architecture. Trabeate style is a type of construction in which the roof is supported by beams placed on pillars. This construction can be found usually in old temples and Masjids.
  • Question 10
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    The first mosque in India to successfully use the full dome was _________.
    Solution
    Jama Masjid is the first mosque in India with minarets and full domes.
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