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Class 7 GSEB Chapter 4 Medieval Architecture, Cities, Merchants and Craftsmen.
Find the correct option from the following options
During the Delhi sultanate the …. style of a mosque, mausoleum[tomb], and Rojas was predominant.
- Islam
- Nagar
- Sultanate
- Arab
Agra: …………..Bagh, Kashmir: …………. Bagh
- Lal
- Nishant
- Aaram
- Shalimar
Aarambagh and nishantbagh
Mumbai ……………. , Tanjore …………..
- Rajrajeshwaer temple
- Elephant caves
- Chariot temple
- Golden temple
Elephant Caves and Rajrajeshwaer Temple
Architecture which has achieved the status of world heritage site.
- Adi-kadi vav
- Rani ki vav
- Kankaria lake
- Rudadevi’s vav
Architectural piece carved with special ………. type of lattice work in windows.
- Sidi syed’s lattice[jail]
- Jama masjid
- Dabhoii’s fort
- Masjid of Dholka
Answer the following questions briefly:
What is architecture?
Architecture also known as shilpshastra basically construction. Architecture is the construction of houses, towns, wells, forts, minarets, tombs etc.
Which painting styles of Rajasthan were famous?
Mewas, Jaipur, marwad and kota styles are famous Rajasthan painting styles.
In which sense Hampi may be considered as the center of trade and commerce?
Foreign travelers who came to Hampi have briefed about Hampi unique craft industries. Good including cotton cloth, silk cloth and spices were sent from vijaynagar to Europe. Three types of gold coins have also found in Hampi this indicates that Hampi was a major center of trade and commerce.
Write the names of the Mughal architecture.
The names of Mughal architecture include fort of Agra, Fort of Fatehpur Sikri, Tomb of Sasaram, Nishatbagh, Shalimarbagh, Tajmahal, Red Fort and Aarambagh Etc.
State true or false
Rani ki vav was built during Solanki era. [true]
Rajrajeshwaer temple is the finest architecture of Sikh sect. [false]
The original name of the uperkot was livdurg. [false]
Pavapuri is the only place in the world where there are many temples on one hill. [false]
The tradition of paliyas is still alive in Kutch and Kathiawar of Gujarat, even today. [true]
Write short note on:
Paliya :-
Paliya is one of the unique architechtures in Gujarat.mostly palias of such warriors are built on the battlefield or at the place of their death.these paliyas were worshipped once in a year as per the date of their death.the best exmples of paliya in Gujarat include suraj kunwarbano paliyo and bhuchar mori near Jamnagar and hamirji gohil paliya near Somnath temple.
Modhera Sun Temple:
The sun temple at Modera in the Mehsana district of Gujarat was built during the reign of king Bhim dev-I of the Solanki era. the east entrance of the temple was designed in such a way that the first rays of the sun radiated to the sanctum sanctorum at the far end of the temple and fell on the gem in the center of the crown of the sun’s god idol. twelve different idols of the sun can be seen in this temple.
Rani Ki Vav
It is a seven-storied stepwell built by Udaymati, the queen of Bhimdev. Rani ki vav is an example of sculpture and a marvel of architecture in Patan. UNESCO has designated this site as a world heritage site.
Mughal Architecture
The famous architecture during the Mughals include –
- Mughal emperor built the fort of Agra and the fort of Fatehpur Sikri.
- Taj mahal was bujilt by Shahjahan.
- The red fort of Delhi was built by Shahjahan.
- Use of marble during the time of Jahangir.
