The evolution of architectural styles during Delhi Sultanate period demonstrates a synthesis of indigenous Indian traditions with external influences. Discuss.

Topic: Indian culture will cover the salient aspects of Art Forms, literature and Architecture from ancient to modern times.

Topic: Indian culture will cover the salient aspects of Art Forms, literature and Architecture from ancient to modern times.

1. The evolution of architectural styles during Delhi Sultanate period demonstrates a synthesis of indigenous Indian traditions with external influences. Discuss. (250 words)

Difficulty level: Easy

Reference: Insights on India

Why the question: The question is part of the static syllabus of General studies paper – 1. Key Demand of the question: To write about the nature of architecture under Sultans of Delhi, its evolution and influence of Indian architecture on them. Directive word: Discuss – This is an all-encompassing directive – you must debate on paper by going through the details of the issues concerned by examining each one of them. You must give reasons for both for and against arguments. Structure of the answer: Introduction: Begin by mentioning the with arrival of Turks, new form of architecture got introduced in India. Body: First, mention the major religious and secular structures constructed under the various dynasties of the Sultanate with a special reference to Tughlaq dynasty. Next, write about significant and new changes in construction technologies introduced by the Sultans. Give examples of few monuments. Next, mention the influences of earlier Indian architecture which was adopted by Sultans of Delhi. Cite examples by substantiating. Conclusion: Conclude by summarising.

Why the question:

The question is part of the static syllabus of General studies paper – 1.

Key Demand of the question:

To write about the nature of architecture under Sultans of Delhi, its evolution and influence of Indian architecture on them.

Directive word:

Discuss – This is an all-encompassing directive – you must debate on paper by going through the details of the issues concerned by examining each one of them. You must give reasons for both for and against arguments.

Structure of the answer:

Introduction:

Begin by mentioning the with arrival of Turks, new form of architecture got introduced in India.

First, mention the major religious and secular structures constructed under the various dynasties of the Sultanate with a special reference to Tughlaq dynasty.

Next, write about significant and new changes in construction technologies introduced by the Sultans. Give examples of few monuments.

Next, mention the influences of earlier Indian architecture which was adopted by Sultans of Delhi. Cite examples by substantiating.

Conclusion:

Conclude by summarising.