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Consider the following statements about features of Indo-Islamic Style of Architecture - 1. ‘Arcuade’ style of architecture and replaced the traditional Trabeat style of architecture 2. The Indo-Islamic architecture avoided the use of human and animal figures 3. Quwat-ul-Islam mosque in the Qutub Minar Premises was converted from a Jain and Hindu temple. Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Consider the following statements about features of Indo-Islamic Style of Architecture - 1. ‘Arcuade’ style of architecture and replaced the traditional Trabeat style of architecture 2. The Indo-Islamic architecture avoided the use of human and animal figures 3. Quwat-ul-Islam mosque in the Qutub Minar Premises was converted from a Jain and Hindu temple. Which of the above statements is/are correct? Correct Answer 1, 2 and 3

The correct answer is 1, 2 and 3.

Key Points

  • In Indo-Islamic architecture, we see a confluence of Persian style with the Indian style.
  • Hence, it is also known as Indo-Saracenic architecture.
  • The use of arch and domes gained prominence during this period.
  • It was known as the ‘Arcuade’ style of architecture and replaced the traditional Trabeat style of architecture. Hence, Statement 1 is correct.
  • Use of minars
  • Use of mortar as a cementing agent
  • They avoided the use of human and animal figures. Hence, Statement 2 is correct.
  • Use of calligraphy
  • Arabesque method was also used
  • Symmetry was used
  • Jaali works
  • Use of water in the premise of construction

Important Points

  • The Quwwat-Ul-Islam Mosque was built along with the Qutub Minar in 1193 AD and finished in 1197 AD by Sultan Qutb-ud-din Aibak of the Slave dynasty as a Jami Masjid.
  • Quwat-ul-Islam mosque in the Qutub Minar Premises was converted from a Jain and Hindu temple. Hence, Statement 3 is correct.

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