Name the temple built by king Rajarajadeva.
Rajarajeshvara temple.
CH 5 RULERS AND BUILDINGS
What was maha mandapa?
It was the main hall in the temple where dances were performed.
What are the special features of Humayun’s tomb?
(a) It has a central towering dome.(b)It has a tall gateway (pishtaq).
How did the Persian court chronicles describe the Sultan?
Persian court chronicles described the Sultan as the ‘Shadow of God’.
Why was limestone cement used in the construction of large structures?
Limestone cement was very high-quality cement, which, when mixed with stone chips hardened into concrete. This made the construction of large structures easier and faster.
Visit and describe any park or garden in your neighbourhood. In what ways is it similar to or different from the gardens of the Mughals?
The gardens of Mughals gardens were spread over a very large area. There was a large variety of flowers. They were well-decorated and protected. But the garden in my neighbourhood is not so large. Everyone has easy access to this garden. So the flowers are not safe. Thus, we don’t find any similarities.
Find out whether there is a statue of or a memorial to a great person in your village or town. Why was it placed there? What purpose does it serve?
There is a very busy chowk in my village. We find there a statue of Subhash Chandra Bose and hence this chowk is known as Subhash Chowk. Subhash Chandra Bose was such a great person that he dared to challenge the British empire by forming his own army. He is now no more but his …
How could that building be constructed faster today?
Such buildings were usually constructed as a matter of pride in old days. It was very difficult to construct them but they were made possible with the help of skilled masons and labourers. Such buildings took a very long time and a number of labourers to be constructed. But now as technologies have advanced, we …
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The rich and powerful construct large houses today. In what ways were the constructions of kings and their courtiers different in the past?
The constructions of kings and their courtiers were different in the past in the following ways: Safety and security was a major consideration. Diwan-i am was constructed for the general public. The constructions were carried out on uplands and surrounded by water bodies.