Study Guide · Chapter 7
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- Who began construction of the Qutub Minar, and who completed it? — Begun by Qutb-ud-din Aibak; completed by Iltutmish.
- Which three broad styles classify Hindu temple architecture? — Nagara, Dravida, and Vesara.
- Which Mughal emperor commissioned the Taj Mahal, and in whose memory? — Shah Jahan, in memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal.
- Which dynasty built the Great Living Chola Temples, including the Brihadeeswarar Temple? — The Chola dynasty (Brihadeeswarar Temple built by Rajaraja I).
- Which UNESCO site in Gujarat is a stepwell built by the Solanki dynasty? — Rani ki Vav, Patan.
- Who designed Rashtrapati Bhavan and the Lutyens' Delhi complex? — Sir Edwin Lutyens (with Herbert Baker designing the Secretariat buildings).
- Which Indus Valley site in Gujarat is believed to have an ancient dockyard? — Lothal.
- Name the gateway at Fatehpur Sikri built to commemorate Akbar's Gujarat victory. — Buland Darwaza.
- Which style of temple architecture, found at Belur and Halebidu, blends Nagara and Dravida features? — Vesara style (Hoysala architecture).
- What is the Sarnath Lion Capital's modern national significance? — It was adopted as independent India's National Emblem.
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