Ruler and Buildings

“Trabeate” or “Corbelled” in the Medieval India referred to:

Consider the following statements regarding Kandariya Mahadeva temple:
1. The Kandariya Mahadeva temple is dedicated to Shiva.
2. The image of the chief deity was kept in the garbhagriha.
Choose the correct statement from the codes given below:

Consider the following statements regarding the stylistic development of architecture during twelfth century:
1. “Arcuate” type of architecture developed during this period.
2. Limestone cement was increasingly used in construction.
Choose the correct statement from the codes given below:

Consider the following statements regarding the construction of Rajarajeshvara temple:
1. The temple was built by Rajendra I of Chola dynasty.
2. Rajarajeshvaram, was worshiped in this temple.
Choose the correct statement from the codes given below:

Consider the following statements:
1. Muslim Sultans of medieval period believed themselves as incamation of God.
2. Inscription in the Quwwat – ul – Islam mosque compares Balban with Moses and Solomon.
Choose the correct statement from the codes given below:

Hauz – i – Sultani was built by:

Political culture of medieval period displayed military might by attacking and looting the place of worship. Consider the following statements:
1. Muhammad Ghazni became famous after destroying the Somnath temple.
2. Muhammad Ghazni was a contemporary of Chola ruler Rajendra I.
Choose the correct statement from the codes given below:

Consider the following statements regarding the architectural development during Mughal Period:
1. The central towering dome and the tall gateway became important aspects of Mughal architecture.
2. These features were first seen in Akbar\’s Tomb.
Choose the correct statement from the codes given below:

It was during Shah Jahan\’s reign that the different elements of Mughal architecture were fused together in a grand harmonious synthesis. Consider the following statements:
1. Diwan – i khas or Diwan -i – am placed within large courtyard known as chihil sutun.
2. Shah Jahan’s audience halls were specially constructed to resemble a mosque. Choose the correct statement from the codes given below:

Consider the following statements regarding the grandest architectural accomplishment of his reign i.e, Taj Mahal:
1. White Marble was used in large scale.
2. Garden was placed south of Taj.
Choose the correct statement from the codes given below:

Consider the following statements regarding Mughal architecture:
1. Mughal adopted “Bangla Dome” in their architecture.
2. Akbar’s capital at Fatehpur Sikri shows the influence of the architectural styles of
Gujarat and Malwa.
Choose the correct statement from the codes given below:

“Gothic* style of Church was first constructed in: