Question

Q, Consider the following architectural features:

Which of the following series of monuments is correctly matched with the above architectural features?

• A. Adhai Din Ka Jhonpra > Iltutmish’s tomb > Ghiyasuddin tughlaq's tomb > Lodhi buildings
• B. Iltutmish’s tomb > Lodhi buildings > Adhai Din Ka Jhonpra > Ghiyasuddin tughlaq's tomb
• C. Iltutmish’s tomb > Adhai Din Ka Jhonpra > Lodhi buildings > Ghiyasuddin tughlaq's tomb
• D. Iltutmish’s tomb > Adhai Din Ka Jhonpra > Ghiyasuddin tughlaq's tomb > Lodhi buildings

Answer 1

The correct option is D Iltutmish’s tomb > Adhai Din Ka Jhonpra > Ghiyasuddin tughlaq's tomb > Lodhi buildings

Explanation:

• The second phase of Delhi sultanate architecture used geometrical and floral designs, combining them with panels of inscriptions containing verses from the Quran and borrowed Hindu motifs such as the bell motif, the swastika, lotus, etc.
• In the initial phase of the Delhi sultanate, architecture converted some temples and other existing buildings into mosques while destroying many others and using their material for building mosques.
• Tughlaqs used a striking feature as the sloping walls. This is called ‘batter’ and gives the effect of strength and solidity to the building.
• The Lodis developed the tradition of balconies, kiosks, and eaves of the Rajasthani-Gujarati style are also used. Lodis placed their buildings, especially tombs, on a high platform, thus giving the building a feeling of size as well as a better skyline. Double dome structure.