Short Answer Type Questions:
1. What are the temples at Khajuraho known for?
2. Define the various categories of architectural heritage.
3. What are the various characteristics of Shah Jahan's architecture?
4. Define any three main buildings of Shan Jahan.
Long Answer Type Questions:
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Answer:
1) Temples at Khajuraho is known for their nagara-style architectural symbolism and their erotic sculptures.
3) The use of the double dome, the recessed archway inside a rectangular fronton, and parklike surroundings were all favourite devices of Shah Jahan period builders. Symmetry and balance between the parts of a building were always stressed, as was delicate ornamental detail. White marble was a favoured building material.
4) Taj Mahal :- The Taj Mahal, is an ivory-white marble mausoleum on the right bank of the river Yamuna in the Indian city of Agra. It was commissioned in 1632 by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan to house the tomb of his favourite wife, Mumtaz Mahal; it also houses the tomb of Shah Jahan himself.
= Moti Masjid (Pearl temple) :- The Moti Masjid was built by Emperor Shah Jahan (r. 1628-1658) at the highest point in the Agra Fort complex. It was completed in 1655, taking seven years to build. The mosque sits on a platform, and consists of a large courtyard surrounded by continuous arcades and a prayer hall.
= Red Fort :- The Red Fort or Lal Qila is a historic fort in Old Delhi, Delhi in India that served as the main residence of the Mughal Emperors. Emperor Shah Jahan commissioned construction of the Red Fort on 12 May 1638, when he decided to shift his capital from Agra to Delhi
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