History time tales indiannica ch 5 class 7
1. Briefly discuss the architectural achievements of Shah Jahan
2. What is Pietra Dura? Name one monument of the medieval peroid that has used the technique of pietra dura?
3. Why did regional architecture develop on a large scale during Aurangzeb's time ?
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Answer:
1.His reign ushered in the golden age of mughal architecture shah jahan commissioned many monument ,the best known of which is the taj mahal in agra.
2. pietra dura or pietre dure,called parchin kari or parchinkari in the indian subcontinent, is a term for the inlay techniques of using cut and fifted ,highly polished colored stones
pietra dura was used by shah jahan in the red fort at delhi.
3.Aurangzeb's period in the mughal rule had many changes in the field of art and architecture.
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A -1 Although an able military commander, Shah Jahan is best remembered for his architectural achievements. His reign ushered in the golden age of Mughal architecture. Shah Jahan commissioned many monuments, the best known of which is the Taj Mahal in Agra, in which is entombed his favourite wife, Mumtaz Mahal.