The 'Lotus' motif in Mughal architecture is believed to have been influenced by: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The 'Lotus' motif in Mughal architecture is believed to have been influenced by:
A. European architecture
B. Central Asian architecture
C. Persian architecture
D. Hindu architecture
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
The lotus motif used in Mughal architecture, especially in the domes, was influenced by Indian (Hindu) architectural traditions.

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The 'Chaurasi' system was associated with which Sufi order?
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B. Chishti
C. Suhrawardi
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Correct Answer: Option B


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