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Multiple choice history architecture as power: forts and sacred places vijayanagara epoch traders, craftspersons and explorers forts and temples in medieval period

A 'hasht bihisht' is a __________________________ .

  1. A tall gateway.

  2. A central towering dome.

  3. A central hall surrounded by eight rooms.

  4. A ceremonial hall of audience.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A,C Correct answer
Explanation

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.

Multiple choice history architecture as power: forts and sacred places vijayanagara epoch traders, craftspersons and explorers forts and temples in medieval period

What was the hauz-i  Sultani constructed by Sultan Iltutmish?

  1. A tomb.

  2. A mosque.

  3. A large reservoir.

  4. A large fort.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Between the eighth and the eighteenth centuries, kings and their officers built two kinds of structures: the first were forts, palaces and tombs - safe, protected and grandiose places of rest and the second were structures meant for public activity which included temples, mosques, tanks, wells and bazaars.
Kings were expected to look after their subjects, and by making structures for their use and comfort, rulers hoped to win their praise. 
Sultan Iltutmish won universal respect for constructing a large reservoir just outside Dehli-i kuhna. It was called the hauz-i Sultani or the Kings Reservoir.

Multiple choice history architecture as power: forts and sacred places vijayanagara epoch traders, craftspersons and explorers forts and temples in medieval period

The central towering dome and the tall gateway became important aspects of Mughal Architecture and was first visible in __________.

  1. Red fort

  2. Taj Mahal

  3. Humayun's Tomb

  4. Babur Tomb
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Humayun's Tomb, built in the mid-16th century, is considered the first mature example of Mughal architecture in India, featuring the central towering dome and high arched gateways (pishtaqs).

Multiple choice history architecture as power: forts and sacred places vijayanagara epoch traders, craftspersons and explorers forts and temples in medieval period

What style of architecture includes extensive use of arches?

  1. Arcuate

  2. Trabeate

  3. Corbelled

  4. Gothic
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

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.

Multiple choice history architecture as power: forts and sacred places vijayanagara epoch traders, craftspersons and explorers forts and temples in medieval period

Shah Jahan's audience halls were specially constructed to resemble a _______.

  1. Tomb

  2. Mosque

  3. Throne

  4. Pillar
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Shah Jahan's audience halls (Diwan-i-Khas and Diwan-i-Aam) were designed to reflect the king's status as a shadow of God on earth, with architectural elements often drawing inspiration from mosque designs.

Multiple choice history architecture as power: forts and sacred places vijayanagara epoch traders, craftspersons and explorers forts and temples in medieval period

Humayun's tomb was constructed with ________ and edged with white marbles.

  1. white stone

  2. red sandstone

  3. limestone

  4. marble stone
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Humayun's Tomb is constructed primarily of red sandstone, with white marble used for the dome and decorative details, setting a standard for later Mughal structures.

Multiple choice history architecture as power: forts and sacred places vijayanagara epoch traders, craftspersons and explorers forts and temples in medieval period

The Jama Masjid and the Qutub Minar are in ______.

  1. Hyderabad

  2. Srinagar

  3. Delhi

  4. Shimla
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

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.

Multiple choice history architecture as power: forts and sacred places vijayanagara epoch traders, craftspersons and explorers forts and temples in medieval period

During the reign of which Mughal ruler the cities of Agra and Delhi witnessed a huge amount of construction activity?

  1. Babur

  2. Akbar

  3. Shah Jahan

  4. Humayun
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

It was during Shah Jahan's reign that the different elements of Mughal architecture were fused together in a grand harmonious synthesis. His reign witnessed a huge amount of construction activity especially in Agra and Delhi. The ceremonial halls of public and private audience (diwan-i khas or aam) were carefully planned. These courts were also described as chihil sutun or forty-pillared halls, placed within a large courtyard.