History • Medieval IndiaHard
Consider the following statements regarding the architectural evolution under the Delhi Sultanate: 1. The Alai Darwaza, built by Alauddin Khalji as the southern gateway to the Quwwat-ul-Islam Mosque, is celebrated for its pioneering use of true horseshoe arches and intricate geometric marble inlay work. 2. The Tughlaq architecture marked a dramatic shift towards massive battering walls, austerity of decoration, and sloping facades as seen in the tomb of Ghiyasuddin Tughluq. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2✓ Correct Answer
D. Neither 1 nor 2
💡 Solution & Explanation
Both statements accurately highlight significant milestones in Indo-Islamic architecture. The Alai Darwaza represents the zenith of Khalji structural design with scientifically constructed true domes and arches, moving away from corbelled construction. Tughlaq monuments adopted sloping outer walls (batter) to convey military strength and defensive durability, rejecting the expensive red sandstone and marble ornamentation of earlier periods in favor of coursed rubble and plaster.
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