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Architecture
Our Culture and Heritage Std IV SST
Question | Answer |
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Architecture | Art of building |
Architecture was inspired by __________. | religion |
Buddhism inspired the building of many ____________. | stupas |
Emperor Ashoka and his successors built ____________________ | the beautiful stupas in Sanchi and Sarnath |
Examples of Hindu Temples | Kailash temple at Ellora, Sun Temple at Konarak, Meenakshi Temple in Madurai, Khajuraho Temples in Madhya Pradesh, Jain Temples of Mount Abu |
Kailash Temple | Ellora, Maharashtra |
Sun Temple | Konarak, Orissa |
Meenakshi Temple | Madurai, Tamil Nadu |
Khajuraho Temple | Madhya Pradesh |
Jain temples | Mount Abu, Rajasthan |
Temple carved from a single stone | Kailash Temple at Ellora |
Example of architecture by Turks and Mughals | Taj Mahal in Agra, Qutb Minar, Red Fort, Jama Masjid, Humayun's tomb in Delhi |
Characteristics of architecture by Turks and Mughals | Tombs and Minarets |
Examples of British architecture in India | Victorial Memorial in Kolkata, Rashtrapati Bhavan and Parliament House in Delhi More examples not in text book: CST Railway Terminus in Mumbai |