Delhi Sultanate: Art and Architecture

Total Questions: 15

1. India's first tomb constructed in the Indo-Islamic style was - [U.P.P.C.S. (Spl) (Pre) 2004]

Correct Answer: (b) Balban's Tomb
Note:

The Tomb of Ghiyasuddin Balban is located in Mehrauli, New Delhi. It was built in 1287 AD in rubble masonry. The tomb is a building of historical importance in the development of Indo-Islamic architecture.

2. The first true arch in the Sultanate memorial could be seen in [Jharkhand P.C.S. (Pre) 2016]

Correct Answer: (b) Tomb of Balban
Note:

Tomb of Balban is located in Mehrauli, New Delhi. It was here that first true arches made its appearance in India.

3. Consider the following : [I.A.S. (Pre) 1998]

1. Tughluqabad fort

2. Lodi Garden

3. Qutb Minar

4. Fatehpur Sikri

The correct chronological order in which they were built is:

Correct Answer: (b) 3, 1, 2, 4
Note:
List-I List-II
Qutb Minar Qutbuddin Aybak (1206-10 AD) and Iltutmish (1211-36 AD)
Tughluqabad Fort Ghiyasuddin Tughluq (1320-1325 AD)
Lodi Garden Lodi dynasty (1451-1526 AD)
Fatehpur Sikri Akbar (1556-1605 AD)

Hence, option (b) is the correct answer.

4. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer from the code given below the lists. [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2022]

 Building Builders
A. Sultan Garhi 1. Khijra Khan
B. Red Palace 2. Qutbuddin Aibak
C. Jamat Khana Masjid 3. Iltutmish
D. Dhai Din Ka Jhopra 4. Balban

Code :

A B C D
(a) 3 4 2 1
(b) 4 3 2 1
(c) 3 4 1 2
(d) 4 3 1 2
Correct Answer: (c)
Note:

Correctly matched list is as follows -

Building Builders
A. Sultan Garhi Iltutmish
B. Red Palace Balban
C. Jamat Khana Masjid Khijra Khan
D. Dhai Din Ka Jhopra Qutbuddin Aibak

Note :

5. Which of the following is not correctly matched ? [Jharkhand P.C.S. (Pre) 2023]

Correct Answer: (b) Hindola Mahal - Hoshang Shah
Note:

The correct match is as follow :

Building Builder
A. Lal Mahal Balban
B. Hindola Mahal Ghiyas-ud-din Khilji
C. Jahaz Mahal Ghiyas-ud-din Khilji
D. Lal Darwaja Mosque Bibi Raje

6. The composer of 'Kirti-Stamba Prashasti' was : [R.A.S./R.T.S. (Pre) 1999]

Correct Answer: (d) Atri Kavi
Note:

Kirti Stambh was built by Rana Kumbha after his victory over Malwa. Kirti Stambh was built by Jaita while the panegyrist of Kriti Stambh were Atri and Mahesh.

7. 'Kirti Stambha' of Chittor was constructed during the rule of - [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2011, 2008, U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2010,]

Correct Answer: (a) Rana Kumbha
Note:

'Kirti Stambha of Chittor was constructed during the reign of Rana Kumbha. The pillar is a unique monument of his achievements. It was constructed by Rana Kumbha in the memory of his victory over Mahmud Khalji (Malwa).

8. Which of the following is not correctly matched ? [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2011]

Correct Answer: (a) Ajmer - Quwwat-ul-Islam
Note:

The correct order of given sites and architecture is :

Site Architecture
A. Delhi Quwwat-ul-Islam
B. Jaunpur Atala Masjid
C. Malwa Jahaz Mahal
D. Gulberga (Kalburgi) Jama Masjid

 

9. Match the following : [R.A.S./R.T.S. (Re. Exam) (Pre) 2013]

Architectural Style Associated Dynasty
A. 'Lotus bud' fringe on the underside of the arch 1. Sharqis
B. Emergence of octagonal tomb 2. Vijayanagara
C. Use of Bodegoi in the Pillar 3. Khaljis
D. Massive entrance gate with inclined walls 4. Tughluqs

Code :

A B C D
(a) 3 4 2 1
(b) 3 1 4 2
(c) 2 1 4 3
(d) 1 2 4 3

 

Correct Answer: (a)
Note:
Architectural Style Associated Dynasty
A. 'Lotus bud' fringe on the underside of the arch Khaljis
B. Emergence of octagonal tomb Tughluqs
C. Use of Bodegoi in the Pillar Vijayanagara
D. Massive entrance gate with inclined walls Sharqis

10. Use of paper started in India in - [63ʳᵈ B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2017]

Correct Answer: (a) 12 century CE
Note:

Paper was first discovered in China. Use of paper started in India in 12th century CE. The oldest evidence of paper in India is preserved at Ashutosh Museum, Kolkata, which houses paper from 1105 CE called Panchraksha.