The historic town of Ahmedabad, which grew into a major global center for textile trade, was built using architectural styles that drew heavy inspiration from:
A.Pure Persian tile and dome patterns from Isfahan
B.Wooden pagoda layouts from Kashmir
C.Sloping Tughlaq stone wall styles from Delhi
D.Traditional Hindu and Jain temple building techniques of Gujarat
Explanation:
The monuments of Ahmedabad feature a distinct style where local stone carvers used traditional Hindu and Jain temple techniques to build elegant Islamic structures, as seen in the stone screens of the Sidi Saiyyed Mosque.
The classic structural technique of 'True Arch', utilizing wedge-shaped voussoirs and a central keystone, appears clearly for the first time in India in which building?
Explanation:
The Tomb of Balban, built around 1287 CE in Mehrauli, contains the earliest surviving example of a scientifically constructed true arch in Indian architecture, marking a shift away from old corbelled designs.
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