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]

(a) Humayun's Tomb
(b) Balban's Tomb
(c) Aybak's Tomb
(d) Alauddin's Tomb

Correct Answer: (b) Balban's Tomb

Solution: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]

(a) Iltutmish's tomb
(b) Tomb of Balban
(c) Alai Darwaza
(d) Quwwat-ul-Islam Mosque

Correct Answer: (b) Tomb of Balban

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

Ghiyas-ud-din Balban, one of the most powerful slave sultans after Iltutmish, is buried within the archaeological park, in a building once built by the Sultan himself called the Dar-ul-Amaan (Haven of Safety)

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:

(a) 3, 1, 4, 2
(b) 3, 1, 2, 4
(c) 1, 3, 2, 4
(d) 1, 3, 4, 2

Correct Answer: (b) 3, 1, 2, 4

Solution:

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)

Solution: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]

(a) Lal Mahal - Balban
(b) Hindola Mahal - Hoshang Shah
(c) Jahaz Mahal - Ghiyasuddin
(d) Lal Darwaja Mosque - Bibi Raje

Correct Answer: (b) Hindola Mahal - Hoshang Shah

Solution: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]

(a) Somdeva
(b) Jaita
(c) Napa
(d) Atri Kavi

Correct Answer: (d) Atri Kavi

Solution: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,]

(a) Rana Kumbha
(b) Rana Hammir
(c) Rana Ratan Singh
(d) Rana Sangram Singh

Correct Answer: (a) Rana Kumbha

Solution:'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]

(a) Ajmer - Quwwat-ul-Islam
(b) Jaunpur - Atala Masjid
(c) Malwa - Jahaz Mahal
(d) Gulberga - Jama Masjid

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

Solution: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)