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What was the style of architecture during the Sultanate period?

ADravidian style of architecture

BNagara style of architecture

CThe Indo-Islamic style of architecture

DGothic style of architecture

Answer:

C. The Indo-Islamic style of architecture

Read Explanation:

Indo Islamic style (Sultanate - Mughal architecture)

  • A new style of architecture developed during the Sultanate period known as the Indo-Islamic style of architecture. Arches, domes, and minarets were the notable features of this style.

  • Mortar, red sandstones, and marbles were used for construction.

  • The Qutab Minar was first such building. The construction of the Qutab Minar was started by Qutbuddin Aibak, but was completed by Iltutmish

  • The Indo-Islamic style became popular during the Mughal period. Egs:

  • Humayun's Tomb in Delhi, made of red sandstone and marble. The Taj Mahal in Agra, made of white marbles, constructed by Shah Jahan in memory of his wife

  • Mumtaz Mahal, is the best example of Indo- Islamic style.

  • Red Fort in Delhi, made entirely of red sandstone.

  • Red Fort in Delhi, made entirely of red sandstone.

  • The Jama Masjid in Delhi, made of marble and red sandstone.

  • The Gol Gumbaz in Bijapur (constructed by Bahmani Sulthans) and the Char Minar in Hyderabad (constructed by Qutb Shahi Sulthans).

  • Vitthala Swami Temple and Hazara Rama Temple are the important temples built during the medieval period by the Vijayanagara kings of South India


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