INDIAN HISTORY

HISTORY

THE MUGHAL KINGS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following was NOT a characteristic feature of Mughal architecture?
A
walled forts
B
gardens
C
stupas
D
monumental buildings
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Mughal buildings have a uniform pattern of structure and character, including large bulbous domes, slender minarets at the corners, massive halls, large vaulted gateways, and delicate ornamentation; examples of the style can be found in modern-day Afghanistan, Bangladesh, India and Pakistan.

Detailed explanation-2: -Main Characteristic Features of Mughal architecture Mughal architecture is distinguished by bulbous domes, slender minarets with cupolas at the four corners, enormous halls, massive arched doorways, and exquisite ornamentation. Except for Aurangzeb, all of the early Mughal rulers were master architects.

Detailed explanation-3: -Mughal architecture is distinguished by bulbous domes, slender minarets with cupolas at the four corners, enormous halls, massive arched doorways, and exquisite ornamentation.

Detailed explanation-4: -Mughal architecture is a blend of Hindu and Muslim elements. The Mughals borrowed the architectural styles from Persia but adopted Hindu ideas, so their style of architecture is known as the Indo-Persian style. The Mughals built many forts, palaces, mosques, mausoleums, etc. They laid many beautiful gardens as well.

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