Question

Q1. Fill in the blanks:

1. Corbelled technique was used in the construction of ___________.

2. Mahamandapa in temple construction is the name given to the ____________.

3. The temples in Vrindavan were influenced by the Mughal palace in__________.

Q2. State True or False:

1. King Dhangadeva belong to Chandela Dynasty._______

2. Akbar’s capital was Fatehpur Sikri.______

3. Haveli’s were the large mansions._______

4. Marriages were performed in the Mahamandapa.______

Q3. Answer the following question in 30- 40 words:

1. Throw light on how the construction of the Rajarajeshvara temple was a very difficult task.

2. Why temples were built by rulers?

3. List the two technological and stylistic developments noticeable from the twelfth century.

Q4. Answer the following question in 100–120 words:

1. Write a short note on architecture of Taj Mahal.

2. Explain in brief, “Why were Temples destroyed”?

3. An inscription in Shah Jahan’s Diwan-i khas in Delhi stated, “If there is Paradise on Earth it

is here, it is here, it is here”. How was this image created?

4. Write a short note on the Chahar bagh constructed by the Mughal rulers.​

Answer 1

Answer:

Explanation:

1] ans = arch

A corbel arch (or corbeled / corbelled arch) is an arch-like construction method that uses the architectural technique of corbeling to span a space or void in a structure, such as an entranceway in a wall or as the span of a bridge. A corbel vault uses this technique to support the superstructure of a building's roof.

2]   main hall

3] fatehpur sikri

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1] true

2] true

3] true

4] false

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