In which of the following architectural style, temples in northern India were made in the Gupta period?
Temple Architecture started in India during the Gupta period. The northern temples were made in the architectural style known as Nagara. Square temples with flat-roof were built in northern India.
Which of the following added an entrance to the Qutub Minar called Alai Darwaza?
Qutub Minar a magnificent building of the 13th century was founded by Aibak and completed by Iltutmish. Alauddin Khalji added an entrance to the Qutub Minar called Alai Darwaza later.
The palace complex called Tughlaqabad with its beautiful lake was built during the period of which of the following Sultans?
The palace complex known as the Tughlaqabad with its beautiful lake was built during the period of Ghyasuddin Tughlaq. Muhammad bin Tughlaq also built the tomb of Ghyasuddin on a high platform
Which of the following was the author of Alhakhand?
Chand Bardoi was the author of Prithviraj Raso whereas Jagnayak wrote Alhakhand where he described the chivalrous deeds of Alha and Udal. Amir Khusrau and Baba Gorakhnath, apart from others are also famous writers of the Sultanate period.
Which of the following statements are correct? 1. Vittalaswamy and Hazara Ramaswamy temples built by Deva Raya I. 2. Hazara Ramaswamy temple adorned with sculptures illustrates the main events from the Ramayana. 3. Vittalaswami temple is a portrays magnificence in floral sculpture. Select the correct option from the codes given below:
Vittalaswamy and Hazara Ramaswamy temples built by Krishna Deva Raya. Hazara Ramaswamy temple adorned with sculptures illustrates the main events from the Ramayana. Vittalaswami temple is a portrays magnificence in floral sculpture.
Which of the following statements are correct regarding temple building in Vijaynagara kingdom? 1. There was an elaboration of the temple complex by the addition of a number of structures. 2. The shrine of the chief goddess (ammankoil) and the kalyanamandapam were considered to be indispensable parts of temples. Select the correct option from the codes given below:
There was an elaboration of the temple complex by the addition of a number of structures in the temples of Vijayanagara empire. The shrine of the chief goddess (ammankoil) and the kalyanamandapam were considered to be indispensable parts of temples.
Parvathi temple is located at which of the following places?
Parvathi temple is located at Chidambaram. Other distinguished temples of Vijaynagara empire include those of the Varadaraja and Ekambaranatha temples at Kanchipuram and the Jambukeswara temple near Tiruchirapalli.
The sufi philosophy is primarily based on the concept of which of the following?
This philosophy of Sufism is primarily based on the concept of tawhid which means unity with god. The philosophy advocates a yearning for a personal union with the god.
What according to Muinuddin Chishti was the highest form of devotion to God? 1) Redress the misery of those in distress, 2) Fulfilling the need of the helpless 3) Feed the hungry Select the correct option from the codes given below:
Muinuddin Chishti who settled in Ajmer around 1206 CE argued that the highest form of devotion to God was: 1) To redress the misery of those in distress 2) Fulfilling the need of the helpless 3) To feed the hungry.
The Chisti presence in Delhi was established by which of the following saints?
The Chisti presence in Delhi was established by Qutbuddin Bakhtiyar Kaki who was a disciple of Khwaja Muinuddin Chishti, who settled in Delhi from his homeland in Transoxiana in c.1221 CE.
