Cultural history and architecture
Question
With reference to the cultural history of India, consider the following statements:
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- 1.
White marble was used in making Buland Darwaza and Khankah at Fatehpur Sikri.
- 2.
Red sandstone and marble were used in making Bara Imambara and Rumi Darwaza at Lucknow.
Options
1 only
2 only
Both 1 and 2
Neither 1 nor 2
Explanation
Both statements are incorrect. Statement 1: Buland Darwaza (Gate of Magnificence) at Fatehpur Sikri was built primarily of red sandstone with marble inlay, not white marble. The Khankah at Fatehpur Sikri also predominantly used red sandstone. Statement 2: Bara Imambara and Rumi Darwaza at Lucknow were built primarily of brick and lime mortar with some stone construction, not red sandstone and marble as the primary materials. These structures are characteristic of Awadhi architecture and do not use the materials mentioned in the statement. > Fatehpur Sikri = Red sandstone (not white marble); Lucknow = Brick/lime mortar (not red sandstone & marble). Answer: d.
Question details
Year
2018
Paper
GS Paper 1
Question
Q72
Subject
History
Sub-topic
Art & Culture - Medieval Architecture
Type
Statement-based
Difficulty
Medium
Nature
Static
Source hint
NCERT Medieval India / Art & Culture
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