Topic: Indian culture will cover the salient aspects of Art Forms, literature and Architecture from ancient to modern times.
2. The rise of the Delhi Sultanate introduced a large Islamic architecture to India, using Central Asian styles, which over a period of time adopted some features of earlier Indian architecture of the sub-continent. Discuss. (250 words)
Difficulty level: Moderate
Reference: Insights on India
Why the question:
The question is part of the static syllabus of General studies paper – 1 and mentioned as part of Mission-2023 Secure timetable.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about the nature of architecture under Sultans of Delhi, its evolution and influence of earlier India architecture on them.
Directive word:
Discuss – This is an all-encompassing directive – you must debate on paper by going through the details of the issues concerned by examining each one of them. You must give reasons for both for and against arguments.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Begin by mentioning the with arrival of Turks, new form of architecture got introduced in India.
Body:
First, mention the major religious and secular structures constructed under the various dynasties of the Sultanate with a special reference to Tughlaq dynasty.
Next, write about significant and new changes in construction technologies introduced by the Sultans. Give examples of few monuments.
Next, mention the influences of earlier Indian architecture which was adopted by Sultans of Delhi. Cite examples by substantiating.
Conclusion:
Conclude by summarising.
