Question

Who first started the construction of Qutub Minar?

• A. Iltutmish
• B. Alauddin Khilji
• C. Muhammad Ghori
• D. Qutbuddin Aibak

Answer 1

Answer:

D. Qutbuddin Aibak

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