Mughals and Their Architectural Achievements

Mughal architecture is influenced by:

• Turkic architecture

• Persian architecute

• Islamic architecture

• All of the above

Which of the following monument bears a striking resemblance to the Taj Mahal?

• Red Fort

• Badshahi Mosque

• Bibi ka Maqbarah

• Buland Darwaza

Why was the Taj Mahal built?

• Akbar's Palace

• To be Jahangir's Gift to his Son

• By Shah Jahan for his Wife

• As Maharaja Singh's Summer Home

Koh-i-noor, largest cut-diamond, was part of Peacock throne. Now It is a part of ____________.

• British Crown Jewels

• Pakistan Treasury

• Indian Treasury

• Saudi Arabia Custody

During the reign of Mughal Emperor _______________, Badshahi mosque was built in Lahore, Pakistan.

• Aurangzeb

• Shah Jahan

• Akbar

• Bahadur Shah Zafar

He was the fifth Mughal Emperor. who reigned from 1628 to 1658. His reign represented the height of the Mughal architecture, most notably the Taj Mahal.

• Akbar

• Aurangzeb

• Shah Jahan

• Babur

The _____________ is a historic fort in the city of Delhi in India, which served as the main residence of the Mughal Emperors.

• Red fort

• Jamia Masjid

• India Gate

• Lahore Fort

Identify the name of the mosque. This mosque was given that name as it shined like Pearl.

• Fatehpur Sikri

• Moti Masjid

• Taj Mahal

• Buland Darwaza

Which of the following are the THREE prominent features in Mughal Architecture Buildings?

• Minarets

• Domes

• Arches

• Bridges

• Figurative representation

When is the time period of Mughal Architecture in India?

• 16th - late 17th Century

• 13th - Late 14th Century

• 11th - 12th Century