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g Temple architecture of high standard developed in almost all regions during ancient India.
g The early rulers of the Delhi Sultanate are often viewed as iconoclastic pillagers, best
known for their indiscriminate destruction of Hindu, Buddhist and Jain temples.

g Humayun did not build many structures. His tomb in Delhi was built by his widow, Hamida
Banu Begum, during the reign of Akbar.

g The Taj Mahal reflects the glory of Mughal architecture.
g During Aurangzeb’s reign squared stones and marbles were replaced by brick or rubble
with stucco ornamentation.

A. Tick (3) the correct option.
1. In how many types the ancient Indian temples are classified?
(a) One (b) Two (c) Three

2. In the north, which of temple architecture styles was popular?
(a) Dravida Style (b) Nagara Style (c) Vesara Style
3. The Dome was a new element added by the :

(a) Muslims (b) Hindus (c) Romans
4. He built the tomb of Akbar at Sikandra (near Agra).

(a) Jahangir (b) Akbar (c) Humayun
5. Shah Jahan replaced the red sandstone by this material in architecture.
(a) Blue Marble (b) Red Marble (c) White Marble
6. It was used by the emperor for ‘jharokha darshan’.

(a) Shah Burj (b) Diwan-i-Aam (c) Diwan-i-Khas

B. Correct the following sentences by changing the underlined words.
1. Forts, palaces and wells are religious structures. ______________________

2. Images of gods and goddesses were kept in the mandapa. ______________________
3. The Atala Masjid was built by Rana Kumbha. ______________________

4. The Jahangir Mahal is in Lucknow. ______________________
5. Shah Jahan built the Red Fort in memory of his wife. ______________________
C. Fill in the blanks.

1. The _______________ was provided with a circumambulation passage around it.
2. Kings celebrated their _______________ in war by building monuments.

3. The _______________ built many temples at Khajuraho.
4. The _______________ and the _______________ introduced new styles and techniques of
architecture.

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