Question

Consider the following statements

1. Daulatabad evolved as a capital city during the period of Tughlaqs
2. Concept of double dome in architecture was introduced by the Lodhis.

Which of the above statements is / are correct?

• A. 1 only
• B. 2 only
• C. Both 1 and 2
• D. None of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is C Both 1 and 2

<!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> Sultan Muhammad bin Tughluq of the Delhi Sultanate renamed the city of Devgiri as Daulatabad and shifted his imperial capital to the city from Delhi, ordering a mass migration of Delhi's population to Daulatabad.
The tomb of Sikandar Lodi was the first example with a double dome, lifting its height in order to get a more attractive outward appearance.