Indian Architecture Flashcards
Measured 45.5ft by 21 ft, with an exterior consisting of two rock-cut columns between pilasters acting as vestibule to the screen. It has a vase-shaped base- an octagonal shaft and carved capitals. The Pillars support the main beam of the roof
A. Bedsa
B. Lomas Rishi Cave
C. Pandulena, Nasik
D. Karli, Maharashtra
E. Ellora Caves
F. Takht-i-Bahi
A. Bedsa
The next development of Indian–Buddhist structures was the free-standing monolithic columns erected over sites selected because of their sacred associations. They were stone objects. It consists of a circular column or shaft slightly tapering towards the summit (monolithic). On top of this shaft is the Persepolitan bell or the inverted lotus-shaped base. Above this is the abacus on top of which rests the crowning sculpture. These three portions were carved out of a single stone (monolithic).
Stambha
The part in which the idol of the deity in a Hindu Temple is installed or placed.
Garbhagriha
It is estimated that this temple has about 870sculptures, with a one-meter height each. The entrance has a staircase and porch that is adorned with garlands chiseled out of a single stone. The whole plan of this temple is somewhat like Lakshman and Vishwanath Temple; with all rooms arrayed from east to west and balconies on the south and north. On the inside is the deity of Lord Shiva, holding a trident and snake, with the deities of Vishnu and Brahma. The seven fearful protector goddesses include Brahmi seated on a swan of Brahma; Maheshwari with three eyes seated on Shiva’s bull Nandi; Kumari; Vaishnavi mounted on Garuda; the boar-headed Varahi; the lion-headedNarasimhi and Chamunda, the slayer of demons Chanda and Munda.
A. Lingaraja Temple
B. Kamakhya Temple
C. Kandariya Mahadev Temple
D. Lakshmana Temple
C. Kandariya Mahadev Temple
Is a small antechamber or foyer between the garbhagriha (shrine) and the mandapa.
Antarala
Dome-shaped structures are used to house sacred relics of the monks and are hence also known as “Relic-shrines”. Earth materials are covered with stones or bricks. The plan, elevation, and basic structure are all derived from the circle.
Stupa
One of the man-made Barabar Caves in the Barabarand Nagarjuni hills of Jehanabad district in the Indian state of Bihar. This rock-cut cave was carved out as a sanctuary. It was built during the Ashokanperiod of the Maurya Empire in the 3rd century BC, as part of the sacred architecture of the Ajivikas, an ancient religious and philosophical group of India that competed with Jainism and became extinct over time.
A. Takht-i-Bahi
B. Bedsa
C. Lomas Rishi Cave
D. Kondane Caves
C. Lomas Rishi Cave
The temple which dates to the early eleventh century, and was built by Raja Bhimdev I of the Solanki Dynasty in 1026is an example of the Nagara style of the temple in this region. The influence of the woodcarving tradition of Gujarat is evident in this temple. Pillars that recount the ancient stories, scenes from Mahabharata and Ramayan (epic Hindu literature) are intricately carved, raised, and erected on the large platform; the temple appears majestic with its grand structure. This mesmerizing work of art is another example of man-made magnificence which amuses people from all over the world.
A. Dashavatara Temple
B. Lakshmana Temple
C. Kamakhya Temple
D. Sun Temple at Modhera
D. Sun Temple at Modhera
The stupa is usually crowned by a triple umbrella called,
Chatra
It is the upper passage in a stupa.
Anda
Built The mosque was built in 1510-1515 and is the last building of the style to show any marked originality. The mosque illustrates a departure from conventional mosque design in that it is composed entirely of arcades of arches. It has 8 square piers supporting the arches from the interior of the mosque. Walls are composed entirely of perforated stone screens which have given the building a worldwide reputation. One of the subjects shown in the tracery is the ‘palm-and-parasite’ motif.
A. Akbar’s Tomb
B. Jami Masjid, Fatehpur Sikri
C. Humayun’s Tomb
D. Sidi Sayyid Masjid
D. Sidi Sayyid Masjid
Mausoleum complex in Agra, western Uttar Pradesh state, northern India. It was built by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan (reigned1628–58) to immortalize his wife Mumtaz Mahal (“Chosen One of the Palace”), who died in childbirth in 1631, having been the emperor’s inseparable companion since their marriage in 1612. In its harmonious proportions and its fluid incorporation of decorative elements, it is distinguished as the finest example of Mughal architecture, a blend of Indian, Persian, and Islamic styles. Other attractions include twin mosque buildings (placed symmetrically on either side of the mausoleum), lovely gardens, and a museum.
A. Qutub Minar
B. Jami Masjid, Fatehpur Sikri
C. Taj Mahal
D. Quwwat-ul-Islam Mosque
C. Taj Mahal
Same as Bhaja, except archway, which is part of the stone that measures 66ft by 26.5ft by 28ft. It has an archway more finished and curved with a central pillared hall. It has 23 by 29 columns in colonnades, with cells on three sides.
A. Kondane Caves
B. Pandulena, Nasik
C. Takht-i-Bahi
D. Lomas Rishi Cave
A. Kondane Caves
The enclosed railing in a stupa
Vedika
Built The scheme of the mausoleum is on a grand scale, its perimeter walls enclosing a large square garden, while the tomb structure situated in the center of the enclosure is a square in the plan of 320 ft side and over 100 ft high. In the middle of each side of the enclosure is a gatehouse, three of which are false doorways added for symmetry and the southern being the main entrance. The main gateway is a minor monument, with pleasing proportions and bold inlaid ornamentation along with 4 graceful white marble minarets, one above each corner.
A. Arhai Din Ka Jhompra
B. Qutub Minar
C. Akbar’s Tomb
D. Quwwat-ul-Islam Mosque
C. Akbar’s Tomb
In this style of architecture which lasted for a period of two-hundred-and-fifty years, they created buildings with locally available materials, combining the regional styles with the typical Muslimfeatures such as domes, arches, the minarets, and the mihrabs. Initially, they constructed on the ruins of Hindu, and Jain temples, and later they derived their own style in building art.
Provincial style
The mausoleum of Mohammed Adil Shah. It is one of the largest single chambers ever built. Externally, the building is a great cube with a turret or tower attached to each angle, with a large hemispherical dome covering the whole. The effect of the building is derived from the fine proportions between its various elements, especially between the cubical part below and the domed part above.
A. Gol Gumbaz
B. Humayun’s Tomb
C. Jami Masjid, Fatehpur Sikri
D. Sidi Sayyid Masjid
A. Gol Gumbaz
It was established by the Mughal emperor Akbar and, in its capacity as both a military base and a royal residence, served as the seat of government when the Mughal capital was in Agra.
A. Qutub Minar
B. Agra Fort
C. Gol Gumbaz
D. Humayun’s Tomb
B. Agra Fort
The oldest stone structure in India was built by emperor Ashoka. The structure is solid brickwork and is 36.60M in diameter, and 16.46M high.
A. The Great Stupa, Sangchi
B. The Great Stupa, Sanchi
B