CULTURAL HERITAGE OF INDIA: SCULPTURE AND ARCHITECTURE. — Social Science STD 10 — Question
Gujarat BoardEnglish MediumSTD 10Social ScienceCULTURAL HERITAGE OF INDIA: SCULPTURE AND ARCHITECTURE.3 Marks
Question
Discuss the medieval period's architectural growth.
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Answer
$(1)$ The architecture: The architecture of mosques, minarets, royal palaces, bridges and inns etc. are seen in medieval age. Qutub-ud-din Aibak built Qutubminar and Quwwat-ul-Islam mosque. Similar mosque named Adhai-Din-ka Jhopara was built by Qutub-ud-din Aibak, in Ajmer.
$(2)$ Bengal: Adina Mosque at Pandua region of Bengal, Tomb of Jalal-ud-Muhammad Shah and Tantipara mosque were constructed. This region developed its own special style in the field of architecture.
$(3)$ Jaunpur: Sultans of Turkey built Atala Mosque. There is an artistic grill around the dome. The walls and ceilings are decorated with many Indian designs including lotus.
$(4)$ Malwa Peculiar style of Mandu buildings is seen under the protection of Sultans. Many such tombs have been created over there. The huge and impressive domes and carving of balcony in this structure are attractive. Tomb of Hoshang Shah is completely made of marble in Indian style.
$(5)$ Other Provinces: Besides this, the rulers of Kashmir and Bahmani built dome of Bijapur, buildings at Bidar and Gulbargani and 'Madrasa' of Mahmud Gava, temples of Hampi Vithala Swami and Hazar Rama, Gopurams and artistic Pillars are well-known art of Vijaynagar Empire.
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