The famous 'Tomb of Itimad-ud-Daulah' is widely noted for being the first Mughal structure to extensively use which architectural inlay technique? MCQ with Answer and Explanation
The famous 'Tomb of Itimad-ud-Daulah' is widely noted for being the first Mughal structure to extensively use which architectural inlay technique?
A. Pietra Dura
B. Arabesque
C. Tukri work
D. Fresco Painting
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
The Tomb of Itimad-ud-Daulah is famous for its extensive use of 'Pietra Dura'—the technique of inlaying polished colored gemstones into white marble walls.
Explanation:
The Urvahi gate valley of Gopachal cliffs inside Gwalior Fort features a massive 47-foot-tall rock-cut idol of the 23rd Jain Tirthankara, Lord Parshvanatha.
Explanation:
Pattadakal features a group of nine holy Hindu temples along with a Jain sanctuary, making a total of ten prominent monuments inscribed under UNESCO.
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