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What was the primary architectural style during the Mughal period?
- a) Gothic
- b) Baroque
- c) Mughal
- d) Romanesque
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Which Mughal emperor is credited with the construction of the Taj Mahal?
- a) Akbar
- b) Jahangir
- c) Shah Jahan
- d) Aurangzeb
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Which architectural feature is characteristic of Mughal buildings?
- a) Flying buttresses
- b) Minarets
- c) Gargoyles
- d) Pointed arches
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What type of material was commonly used in Mughal architecture for decoration?
- a) Marble
- b) Granite
- c) Sandstone
- d) Limestone
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The Mughal gardens, such as those at the Taj Mahal, are known for their:
- a) Symmetry
- b) Asymmetry
- c) Angularity
- d) Complexity
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Who was the chief architect of the Mughal emperor Akbar?
- a) Shah Jahan
- b) Ustad Ahmad Lahauri
- c) Mirak Mirza Ghiyas
- d) Emperor Humayun
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Which architectural feature is characteristic of Mughal forts?
- a) Moat
- b) Drawbridge
- c) Bastions
- d) Turrets
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The Mughal architectural style is a blend of:
- a) Persian, Indian, and Islamic influences
- b) Roman, Greek, and Egyptian influences
- c) Chinese, Japanese, and Korean influences
- d) Gothic, Renaissance, and Baroque influences
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Which Mughal emperor built the Red Fort in Delhi?
- a) Akbar
- b) Jahangir
- c) Shah Jahan
- d) Aurangzeb
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The architectural marvel known as the Jama Masjid is located in which Indian city?
- a) Agra
- b) Delhi
- c) Lahore
- d) Jaipur
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The Mughal architectural style reached its zenith during the reign of:
- a) Akbar
- b) Jahangir
- c) Shah Jahan
- d) Aurangzeb
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What was the purpose of the Diwan-i-Khas in Mughal architecture?
- a) Audience hall for the public
- b) Private audience hall for the emperor
- c) Royal residence
- d) Place of worship
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Which architectural element is prominent in Mughal mosques?
- a) Dome
- b) Spire
- c) Minaret
- d) Gable
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The Mughal architectural style was influenced by which earlier civilization?
- a) Egyptian
- b) Greek
- c) Roman
- d) Mesopotamian
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Who commissioned the construction of the Humayun's Tomb in Delhi?
- a) Babur
- b) Humayun's wife
- c) Akbar
- d) Shah Jahan
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Which Mughal emperor is associated with the construction of Fatehpur Sikri?
- a) Akbar
- b) Jahangir
- c) Shah Jahan
- d) Aurangzeb
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The Charbagh garden layout is a hallmark of Mughal architecture and represents:
- a) Four rivers
- b) Four elements
- c) Four seasons
- d) Four corners of the world
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What was the primary purpose of the Ibadat Khana in Fatehpur Sikri?
- a) Royal residence
- b) Place of worship
- c) Administrative center
- d) Mausoleum
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The architectural style of the Mughal period can be described as:
- a) Minimalist
- b) Ornate
- c) Brutalist
- d) Modernist
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Which architectural feature is unique to the Mughal mausoleums?
- a) Minarets
- b) Onion domes
- c) Gargoyles
- d) Buttresses
