Q. Which of the following features of Indian art were adopted in the construction of Mosques in India?
  1. Turned Lotus
  2. Kalash on the domes
  3. Ornamentation
Select the correct option from the codes given below:

Answer: 1, 2 & 3
Notes: Turned Lotus, Kalash on the domes, and intricate ornamentation—distinctive features of traditional Indian art—were incorporated into mosque architecture in India, blending indigenous and Islamic designs. Many early Indo-Islamic mosques showcase these elements, reflecting the assimilation of local artistic traditions in religious architecture during the medieval period.
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