Q. Consider the following statements:

1. Mughals adopted the “Bangla Dome” in their architecture.
2. Akbar’s capital at Fatehpur Sikri shows the influence of the architectural styles of Gujarat and Malwa.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Answer: Both 1 and 2
Notes: The creation of large empires that brought different regions under their rule facilitated the cross-fertilisation of artistic forms and architectural styles. Mughal rulers were particularly skilled in adapting regional architectural styles in the construction of their own buildings. For instance, in Bengal, the local rulers had developed a roof designed to resemble a thatched hut, the "Bangla dome", which was adopted in Mughal architecture. Further, many of the buildings in Akbar’s capital at Fatehpur Sikri show the influence of the architectural styles of Gujarat and Malwa.