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Which style of temple architecture features a curvilinear tower known as shikhara? |
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 Nagara style |
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Fill in the blank: The two main styles of temple architecture in India are ______ and Dravidian. |
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 Nagara |
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True or False: The Dravidian style of architecture is primarily found in North India. |
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 False. The Dravidian style is primarily found in South India. |
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Riddle: I am a tomb that blends Persian and Indian styles, set in a paradise garden, which famous structure am I? |
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 Taj Mahal |
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What structure did Akbar build to honor the Sufi saint Salim Chishti? |
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 Fatehpur Sikri |
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Which Mughal ruler is associated with the construction of the Red Fort? |
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 Shah Jahan |
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Fill in the blank: The ______ is a step-well built to provide water access and reduce evaporation. |
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 Baoli |
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Which architectural feature is a hallmark of Indo-Islamic architecture? |
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 Domes |
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True or False: The Kandariya Mahadeva Temple is a Dravidian-style temple. |
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 False. The Kandariya Mahadeva Temple is a Nagara-style temple. |
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Which Indian dynasty is known for constructing the Brihadeeswara Temple? |
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 Chola dynasty |
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Riddle: I am a garden layout divided into four parts by water channels, symbolizing paradise. What am I? |
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 Chahar bagh |
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Fill in the blank: The ______ style of architecture uses arches to support the weight above doors and windows. |
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 Arcuate |
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What is the main purpose of the mihrab in a mosque? |
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 To indicate the qibla, the direction Muslims face during prayer. |
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True or False: The Mughal Empire's architectural achievements declined after the reign of Shah Jahan. |
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 True |
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Which feature is common in North Indian temples but not in South Indian temples? |
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 A prominent shikhara |
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What unique feature is often found in Mughal gardens, enhancing their aesthetic appeal? |
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 Running water |
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Fill in the blank: The ______ was an early architectural style that involved horizontal beams across vertical columns. |
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 Trabeate style |
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Which monument is known as the first garden tomb in Persian style in India? |
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 Humayun's Tomb |
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Riddle: I am the largest and most ornate Nagara-style temple, dedicated to Lord Shiva, what am I? |
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 Kandariya Mahadeva Temple |
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Which city is famously associated with the tomb of Salim Chishti? |
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 Fatehpur Sikri |
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