Page-4 of GS-I: Indian Architecture

Describe the chief features of the architecture and sculptures of the Agra fort. Also give examples of some buildings in the fort in support of your answer.

Akbar built forts and palaces. He built the Agra Fort on the banks of the Yamuna in eight years. In its plan, it forms an irregular semicircle. The fort is fortified by a 2.4 km long and 21 metres high ..

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Explain how the buildings constructed by Akbar at Fatehpur Sikri show that he achieved a fusion of native traditions with those of Iran in the sphere of art.

The reign of Akbar achieved a fusion of native traditions with those of Iran in the sphere of art. The two-fold influence is revealed in the buildings at Fatehpur Sikri. Akbar built this city in 1569, which is about 23 ..

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Discuss how Akbar's mausoleum at Sikandra and the tomb of Itimad-ud-Daula show that jahangir's contribution to the building art was rather insignificant when compared to the vast and ambitious perfects of his father, on the one hand, and those of his son, on the other.

Jahangir’s contributions to the building art appear to have been rather insignificant when compared to the vast and ambitious projects of his father on the one hand, and those of his son on the other. His inclination was more towards ..

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Show how the buildings constructed by Sher Shah clearly exemplify his ideals of the attitude towards building art. Discuss their chief features and their importance in the history of development of Indo-Muslim architecture.

Sher Shah was a man of marked constructional propensities and architectural ideals. The few buildings that he has left are each of an exceptional character and clearly exemplify his ideals attitude towards building art. The building projects of Sher Shah ..

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While keeping Qutub Minar in focus, discuss trails of Hindu architecture into the monuments built by the early Sultans of Delhi?

The early mosques were constructed by making necessary changes in Hindu temples. The gate of a temple was generally towards east and the Muslims started Namaz facing towards the west because Mecca was in the west of India. Withthis aim ..

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What was the effect of the reaction against Hindu elements in Indo-Islamic architecture under Alaud-din- Khilji? Mention the building which reflects this reaction and describe the style of its architecture.

Under Alauddin Khilji, the power of the sultanate of Delhi increased enormously. During his reign, there was a reaction to the Hindu elements of architecture in the building of the Sultanate. Alauddin tried not to have any traits of Hindu ..

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