Multiple choice

The Mughal architecture is a blending of

  1. Arab and Indian styles

  2. Persian and Indian styles

  3. Turkish and Afghan styles

  4. Turkish and Persian styles

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B Correct answer
Explanation

Mughal architecture is characterized by the synthesis of Persian (Islamic) elements like domes, arches, and minarets with indigenous Indian architectural traditions like trabeated beams, brackets, and chhatris. This fusion created the distinctive Indo-Islamic style seen in monuments like the Taj Mahal and Red Fort.