Biju Patnaik University of Technology 2008-4th Sem B.Arch Architecture History of -III - Question Paper
Fourth Semester Examination - 2008 HISTORY OF ARCHITECTURE - III Full Marks-70 Time: 3 Hours
Answer Question No. 1 which is compulsory and any five from the rest.
The figures in the right-hand margin indicate marks.
1. Answer the following questions : 2*10
(a) What were the causes of failure of Fatehpur Sikri ?
(b) What were the various ways in which water was used in Islamic Architecture ?
(c) What are the essential parts of a mosque ?(d) What is Diwan-e-Khas ?
(e) What were the main materials used in construction during Islamic Period ?
(f) Why is Seesh Mahal so famous ?
(g) What are the following
(i) chikana
(ii) mihrab (mehrab)
(h) What is Arabesque ?
(i) Where are the following monuments situated and also mention the builders name
(i) Ibrahim Rauza
(ii) Jama Masjid.
(j) How was the Islamic Dome constructed ? PCAR 8206 2 Contd.
2. Differentiate between Islamic and Hindu Architecture. What are characteristic features of Islamic architecture ? 10
3. Write notes on : 5x2
(a) Humayuns Tomb
(b) Gol Gumbaz.
4. Give a detailed account on Fatehpur-Sikri with neat sketches. 10
5. Who built the Adina Mosque ? Describe its Architectural features. 10
6. How did Islamic Architecture develop in India. Describe with neat sketches the various important features of the Qutb Minar. 10
7. Give a detailed account about the Jami Masjid
ofAhmedabad. 10
8. This monument along the banks of River Yamuna, has been eulogized as a monument in the memory of love, and at the same time had been planned as a tomb and a pilgrimage centre.
(a) What is the building we are talking about?
5
(b) Describe its important architectural features with the help of a neat site plan. 5
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