MCQ
Q.
During which period the Indian and Muslim style of architecture reached its peak in Uttar Pradesh?
Correct Answer: C
The correct answer is Mughal period.
Key Points
- Uttar Pradesh has a rich variety of architecture.
- The architecture of Uttar Pradesh showcases a fabulous wealth of structures inspired by the conferences of Buddhist, Hindu, Indo-Islamic and Indo-European cultures.
- The architecture of the Mauryan period is an ancient one and is often characterised by the usage of the sandstone of Chunar.
- Lion Pillar of Sarnath located in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, was built during the Mauryan Period.
- Medieval architecture was developed by Sharqi rulers in Uttar Pradesh.
- In 1408, Atala Mosque was built in Sharqi style by Ibrahim Sharqi.
- The composite Indian and Muslim style of architecture reached their peak during the Mughal period.
- The Mughal style of architecture flourished during the reign of Akbar and Shah Jahan, and the Taj Mahal is a living example of that.
- The unique features of Mughal architecture were the use of marbles, smooth and colourful floors, inlay work and happy blending of Indian and Muslim styles.
- Taj Mahal, Fatehpur Sikri Fort, Tomb of Akbar, Chhota Imambara and Jama Masjid are examples of the Mughal syle of architecture.
