IV. Answer in detail.
How and why was architecrure used as a
1.
statement of power by the rulers of medieval
India?
2. Distinguish, with the help of sketches, between
the temples of North India and the temples of
Central India. Give examples.
3. What are the unique features of the South
Indian (Dravidian) temples?
4. Write a paragraph describing the important
monuments built by the Delhi Sultans.
5. Write a summary on the monuments built by
Akbar.
6. Justify the fact that Taj Mahal is one of the
wonders of the world.
7. Explain why Shah Jahan is considered an
outstanding builder
Answers
Answer:
1. Building temples and mosques where the believers could gather for prayer was an important task for the medieval rulers. It gave the rulers an opportunity to display their wealth, power and devotion to God and proclaim their close relationship to God.
2. The north Indian temple architecture is known as NAGARA style while south one is DRAVIDA style. The main difference is in the way superstructure ROOFTOWERS .
3. The South Indian temple consists essentially of a square-chambered sanctuary topped by a superstructure, tower, or spire and an attached pillared porch or hall (maṇḍapa, or maṇṭapam), enclosed by a peristyle of cells within a rectangular court.
4. Architectural Landmarks of the Sultanate Periodqiqi
Quwwat-ul-Islam Mosque.
Adhai din ka Jhopra..
Qutub Minar.
Tomb of Hazarat Nizamuddin Auliya....
Alai Darwaza....
Jammat Khana Masjid. ...
Tomb of Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq....
Tughlaqabad Fort.
5. Akbar built many monuments in Delhi and Agra. Some were built for protection, like Agra Fort, and some were built due to his love of architecture like Fatehpur Sikri, Buland Darwaza, Humayun's Tomb, Jodhabai Palace, and Akbar's Tomb. Akbar constructed his tomb during his life time.
6. We can justify the fact that Tajmahal is one of the wonders of the world because it is a beautiful architecture by shah Jahan. it has taken over 22 years to complete it. shah jahan wanted it as the best masterpiece. thus we can say that taj mahal is one of the wonders of the world.
7. Shah Jahan was known as the 'Engineer King' because the Mughal architecture reached its peak under him. The Taj Mahal built by him is counted among one of the Seven Wonders of the World. Apart from it, he built Shahjahanabad (Old Delhi) and built the famous Red Fort.