UPSC History Delhi Sultnat (Gulam, Khilji, Tughlak, Sayyed, Lodhi) Question Bank Delhi Sultanate / Chandelas / Others

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    DIRECTION: Read the following statements carefully and answer the questions accordingly.
    Assertion [A]: The Turks brought the technique of constructing the true arch on a massive scale. Reason [R]: The Turks introduced into India the technique of preparing lime-mortar.

    A)  Both A and R are true and R correctly explains A.

    B)  Both A and R are true but R does not explain A.

    C)  A is true but R is false.

    D)  A is false but R is true.

    Correct Answer: A

    Solution :

     Much of the architecture of the Turks used the arch and the dome. The Turks borrowed the arch-dome style of architecture from the Byzantine Empire of Rome. This style of architecture eradicated the need for a large number of pillars (to support the roof of the structure and also enabled large halls to be constructed. Since the arches and domes required a strong cement, the Turks utilized fine lime-mortar in their structures.


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