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HISTORY OF ARCHITECTURE II (AR-404) _Sessional Test-Improvement-I_4 Semester
NOTE:
i. Attempt all questions.
ii. Provide neat sketches wherever necessary.

Max. Marks: 50

1) Explain the following terms used in Indo-Islamic Architecture:

a. Rauza
b. Sahn
c. Liwan
d. Squinch
e. Mehrab
f. Gumbads
2) Qutubuddin Aibak realized that he who holds Delhi holds India. He laid the foundation of one of the most remarkable
monuments ever produced. Discuss the monument in detail.
3) Give a brief description about the followings:
a. Jami Masjid, Jaunpur
b. Gol gumbaz, Bijapur
c. Bengal Mosques
4) Explain the fortified city of Jaisalmer with special reference to the fort, town and the havelis.
5) Write short notes on the following with examples and neat sketches:
a. Stepwells
b. Imambara
c. Fort planning
6) a) Discuss the important characteristic features of Mughal Architecture
b) Briefly illustrate the planning and architecture of Delhi fort built by Shahjahan.
7) Compare and contrast a Hindu temple and Islamic mosque architecture.
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HISTORY OF ARCHITECTURE II (AR-404)_ Sessional Test-Improvement-I_4 Semester
NOTE:
i. Attempt all questions.
Max. Marks: 50
ii. Provide neat sketches wherever necessary.
1) Explain the following terms used in Indo-Islamic Architecture:
a. Rauza
b. Sahn
c. Liwan
d. Squinch
e. Mehrab
f. Gumbads
2) Qutubuddin Aibak realized that he who holds Delhi holds India. He laid the foundation of one of the most remarkable
monuments ever produced. Discuss the monument in detail.
3) Give a brief description about the followings:
a. Jami Masjid, Jaunpur
b. Gol gumbaz, Bijapur
c. Bengal Mosques
4) Explain the fortified city of Jaisalmer with special reference to the fort, town and the havelis.
5) Write short notes on the following with examples and neat sketches:
a. Stepwells
b. Imambara
c. Fort planning
6) a) Discuss the important characteristic features of Mughal Architecture
b) Briefly illustrate the planning and architecture of Delhi fort built by Shahjahan.
7) Compare and contrast a Hindu temple and Islamic mosque architecture.

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HISTORY OF ARCHITECTURE II (AR-404) _Sessional Test-Improvement-II_4 Semester
NOTE:
i. Attempt all questions.
ii. Provide neat sketches wherever necessary.

Max. Marks: 50

1) Draw a neat sketch to explain the essential parts of an Indian Mosque

2) Explain the architectural characteristics of Oudh Architecture. Give examples to explain your answer.
3) Write short notes on the followings:
a. Alai Darwaza, Delhi
b. Khirki Masjid, Delhi
c. Adina Mosque, Bengal
4) Explain about the architecture of Fatehpur Sikri. Make appropriate sketches to explain your answer.
5) Discuss on the following:
a. Atala Mosque, Jaunpur
b. Humayuns Tomb, Delhi
c. Tomb of Ghiasuddin
6) Domical roof over a square plan was a landmark feature of Islamic architecture. Give an example to show how this was achieved
in their buildings.
7) Draw and label the following:
a. Taj Mahal, Agra- Plan and Section
b. Alai Darwaza, Delhi- Plan and Elevation
c. Gol Gumbad, Bijapur- Plan and Section
d. Jama Masjid, Jaunpur- Plan and Section

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HISTORY OF ARCHITECTURE II (AR-404) _Sessional Test-Improvement-II_4 Semester
NOTE:
i. Attempt all questions.
ii. Provide neat sketches wherever necessary.

Max. Marks: 50

1) Draw a neat sketch to explain the essential parts of an Indian Mosque

2) Explain the architectural characteristics of Oudh Architecture. Give examples to explain your answer.
3) Write short notes on the followings:
a. Alai Darwaza, Delhi
b. Khirki Masjid, Delhi
c. Adina Mosque, Bengal
4) Explain about the architecture of Fatehpur Sikri. Make appropriate sketches to explain your answer.
5) Discuss on the following:
a. Atala Mosque, Jaunpur
b. Humayuns Tomb, Delhi
c. Tomb of Ghiasuddin
6) Domical roof over a square plan was a landmark feature of Islamic architecture. Give an example to show how this was achieved
in their buildings.
7) Draw and label the following:
a. Taj Mahal, Agra- Plan and Section
b. Alai Darwaza, Delhi- Plan and Elevation
c. Gol Gumbad, Bijapur- Plan and Section
d. Jama Masjid, Jaunpur- Plan and Section

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HISTORY OF ARCHITECTURE II (AR-404) _ASSIGNMENT_4 Semester
NOTE:
i. Attempt all questions.
ii. Provide neat sketches wherever necessary.

Max. Marks: 100

1) What were the planning principles of the Mughal Architecture in India? Explain through sketches.
2) Elucidate through sketches 5 main characteristics of the provincial styles:
a. Jaunpur
b. Punjab
c. Bengal
d. Bidar
3) What was the contribution of Tughlaq in the Indo-Islamic architecture? Expalin with sketches.
4) Draw and label the following:
a. Alai Darwaza, Delhi- Plan and Elevation
b. Gol Gumbad, Bijapur- Plan and Section
c. Jama Masjid, Ahmedabad- Plan and Section
d. Fatehpur Sikri, Agra- Plan and Views
e. Taj Mahal, Agra- Plan and Section
5) Write short notes on the following:
a. Chaar bagh
b. Jama masjid, Ahmadabad
c. Atala Masjid, Jaunpur
d. Qutub Minar
e. Alai Darwaza
6) Fatehpur Sikri is eternal in concept and style. Explain through sketches.
7) Make a sketch of Qutb-complex showing its development as built by Qutubuddin Aibak and subsequent additions by Altutmish
and Alauddin Khilji.
8) Why the period of Sayyid and Lodhi Dynasties is called as a period of Macabre: describe the tombs of this period in general with
examples of one tomb in Delhi.
9) Describe the following:
a. Gol Gumbaz the mausoleum of Adil Shah at Bijapur in detail.
b. Humayun tomb as a landmark building in Mughal Architecture.
c. Tomb of Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq in Detail.
10) Construction of round dome over square building has been a special feature of Islamic Architecture. Discuss Squinch Arch as an
Innovative Achievement.