Art and Architecture

What is the subject matter of Art and Architecture?

 Art and Architecture.

What are the major branches of Medieval Indian Art and Architecture?

 Sultanate Architecture, Mughal Architecture, Temple Architecture, Painting, and Calligraphy.

Which two major architectural traditions influenced Medieval Indian architecture?

 Indian and Islamic traditions.

What is the subject matter of Sultanate Architecture?

 Sultanate Architecture.

Which dynasty introduced Indo-Islamic architecture in India?

 Slave (Mamluk) Dynasty.

What are the main features of Sultanate Architecture?

 Arches, domes, minarets, and decorative calligraphy.

Who built the Qutub Minar?

 Qutb-ud-din Aibak, completed by Iltutmish.

Who built the Alai Darwaza?

 Alauddin Khalji.

Which material was commonly used in Sultanate Architecture?

 Red sandstone.

Which architectural style developed during the Delhi Sultanate?

 Indo-Islamic Style.

What is the subject matter of Mughal Architecture?

 Mughal Architecture.

Who introduced Mughal Architecture in India?

 Babur.

Which Mughal ruler gave the greatest patronage to architecture?

 Shah Jahan.

What are the main features of Mughal Architecture?

 Symmetry, large domes, arches, gardens, and marble decoration.

Which monument is regarded as the finest example of Mughal Architecture?

 Taj Mahal.

Who built the Taj Mahal?

 Shah Jahan.

Which Mughal ruler built Fatehpur Sikri?

 Akbar.

Who built the Red Fort in Delhi?

 Shah Jahan.

Which stone was extensively used in Shah Jahan's buildings?

 White marble.

What is the subject matter of Temple Architecture?

 Temple Architecture.

What are the three major styles of Indian Temple Architecture?

 Nagara, Dravida, and Vesara.

Which style developed mainly in North India?

 Nagara Style.

Which style developed mainly in South India?

 Dravida Style.

Which style is a mixture of Nagara and Dravida styles?

 Vesara Style.

What is the main tower of a North Indian temple called?

 Shikhara.

What is the main tower of a South Indian temple called?

 Vimana.

Which dynasty built the Khajuraho Temples?

 Chandela Dynasty.

Which dynasty built the Sun Temple at Konark?

 Eastern Ganga Dynasty.

What is the subject matter of Painting?

 Painting.

Which school of painting developed under the Mughal rulers?

 Mughal School of Painting.

Who introduced Persian influence into Mughal Painting?

 Humayun.

Which Mughal ruler greatly encouraged painting?

 Akbar.

Which Mughal ruler was especially fond of naturalistic paintings?

 Jahangir.

Which Mughal ruler gave less encouragement to painting?

 Aurangzeb.

Which Rajput school of painting became famous in Rajasthan?

 Rajput School of Painting.

Which hill painting style flourished in the Himalayan region?

 Pahari School of Painting.

What is the subject matter of Calligraphy?

 Calligraphy.

What is Calligraphy?

 The art of beautiful handwriting.

Which language was mainly used in Mughal Calligraphy?

 Persian.

What was commonly used to decorate monuments in Sultanate and Mughal Architecture?

 Calligraphy.

Which holy book was frequently inscribed in Islamic Calligraphy?

 The Quran.

Where was Calligraphy commonly found in Mughal monuments?

 On walls, arches, gateways, and tombs.

What is the subject matter of Art and Architecture?

 Art and Architecture.