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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

The tomb architecture, first visible in ____________ tomb.

  1. Akbar

  2. Humayun

  3. Shah Jahan

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

A tomb architecture, first visible in Humayun's 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. The building was constructed with red sandstone, edged with white marbles.

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

Match the following

List - I List - II
A. Qutub Minar 1. Muhammad Adil Shah
B. Gol Gumbj 2. Iltutmish
C. Buland Darwaja 3. Aurangazeb
D. Moti Masjid 4. Jahangir
5. Akbar



  1. A - 5, B - 1, C - 3, D - 4

  2. A - 2, B - 4, C - 5, D - 1

  3. A - 4, B - 3, C - 2, D - 1

  4. A - 2, B - 1, C - 5, D - 3
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Qutub Minar was built by Iltutmish (completing Qutb-ud-din Aibak's work), Gol Gumbaz by Muhammad Adil Shah, Buland Darwaza by Akbar, and Moti Masjid by Aurangzeb.

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

Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists:

List - I List - II
A. Ibadatkhana 1. Kutub - ud - din Aibak
B. Jama Masjid of Delhi 2. Rana Kumbha
C. Adhai Din Ka Jhompda 3. Shah Jahan
D. Vijay Stambha of Chittor 4. Mehmud Begda
5. Akbar


  1. A - 5 , B - 3 , C - 1 , D - 2

  2. A - 5 , B - 3 , C - 4 , D - 2

  3. A - 2 , B - 4 , C - 5 , D - 1

  4. A - 3 , B - 5 , C - 1 , D - 4
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Ibadatkhana was built by Akbar, Jama Masjid of Delhi by Shah Jahan, Adhai Din Ka Jhompda by Qutub-ud-din Aibak, and Vijay Stambha by Rana Kumbha.

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

What is the Quibla?

  1. The direction a Muslim should face while praying.

  2. The current direction of the sun.

  3. The direction of the Kaaba in the city of Mecca.

  4. Both A and C
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The Quibla is the direction that should be faced when a Muslim prays. It is fixed as the direction of the Kaaba in the Hejazi city of Mecca. Most mosques contain a wall niche that indicates the Qiblah.

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 role of the 'Keystone' in the construction of monuments since the twelfth century?

  1. It was included for aesthetic purposes.

  2. It supported the ceiling.

  3. It transferred the weight of the superstructure to the base of the arch.

  4. It carried the seal of the king.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C 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.
The roof too used this principle and was converted into vaults and domes.
This architectural form is called arcuate.

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

Why was the direction of the pedestal of Shah Jahan's throne referred to as the Quibla?

  1. To indicate that he was the representative of God.

  2. To indicate that he was more powerful than God.

  3. To indicate that he was the dispenser of divine justice.

  4. None of the above.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Shah Jahans audience halls were specially constructed to resemble a mosque. The pedestal on which his throne was placed was frequently described as the qibla, the direction in which Muslims pray, since everybody faced that direction when court was in session. The idea of the king as a representative of God on earth was suggested by these architectural features.
It was during Shah Jahans 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.

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

What variation was introduced to the 'Chahar bagh format' during the reigh of Shah Jahan?

  1. The dwelling was located at the edge of the Chahar Bagh close to the bank of the river.

  2. The dwelling was located in the middle of the Chahar Bagh, close to the bank of the river.

  3. The dwelling was located in the direction of the Quibla.

  4. The dwelling was located in the direction of the sun.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

In the early years of his reign, Shah Jahans capital was at Agra, a city where the nobility had constructed their homes on the banks of the river Yamuna. These were set in the midst of formal gardens constructed in the chahar bagh format. The Chahar Bagh garden also had a variation that historians describe as the river-front garden. In this garden, the dwelling was not located in the middle of the Chahar Bagh but at its edge, close to the bank of the river.

Shah Jahan adapted the river-front garden in the layout of the Taj Mahal, the grandest architectural accomplishment of his reign. Here, the white marble mausoleum was placed on a terrace by the edge of the river and the garden was to its south. 

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

With respect to Mughal architecture, what does the term 'diwan-i-aam' refer to?

  1. Ceremonial halls of private audience.

  2. Ceremonial halls of general audience.

  3. Ceremonial halls of public audience.

  4. Ceremonial halls of divine audience.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The ceremonial halls of public and private audience were referred to as the diwan-i-khas and the diwan-i-aam respectfully. 
The proportions of this hall, of its columns, and of the engraved arches show high aesthetics and fine craftsmanship. With an impressive faade of nine engraved arch openings, the hall was ornamented with gilded and white shell lime chunam plasterwork.
These courts were also described as chihil sutun or forty-pillared halls, placed within a large courtyard.

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

What does the term 'pishtaq' refer to?

  1. Four Gardens

  2. Arches

  3. Minarets

  4. Central towering dome
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Akbar's architects turned to the tombs of his Central Asian ancestor, Timur. The central towering dome and the tall gateway (pishtaq) became important aspects of Mughal architecture, first visible in Humayun's 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. The building was constructed with red sandstone, edged with white marble.

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

With respect to Mughal architecture, what does the term 'diwan-i-khas' refer to?

  1. Ceremonial halls of private audience

  2. Ceremonial halls of divine audience

  3. Ceremonial halls of public audience

  4. Ceremonial halls of public and private audience
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The ceremonial hall private audience was referred to as the diwan-i-khaas. It was the hall in the Red Fort of Delhi where the Mughal emperor received courtiers and state guests. It was also known as the Shah Mahal.

The ceiling was originally inlaid with silver and gold but was stripped bare by successive financial crises of the empire by the Jats or Marathas.

Through the centre of the hall flowed the Stream of Paradise (Nahar-i-Bihish). The building used to have red awnings, or shamianas. Over the corner-arches of the northern and southern walls below the cornice is inscribed the verse of Amir Khusrou: "If there be a paradise on earth, it is this, it is this, it is this."