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Consider the following statements regarding Mughal architecture 1. The climax of fort building was came during the reign of Shah Jahan. 2. Jahangir started using technique of pietra dura for decorative purposes. Which of the above statements is correct?

Consider the following statements regarding Mughal architecture 1. The climax of fort building was came during the reign of Shah Jahan. 2. Jahangir started using technique of pietra dura for decorative purposes. Which of the above statements is correct? Correct Answer Both 1 and 2

The correct answer is option 3, i.e Both 1 and 2.

  • Fort building during Mughal empire:
    • Akbar was the first Mughal ruler who had the time and means to undertake construction on a large scale.
    • He built a series of forts, the most famous of which is the fort at Agra. Built in red sandstone, this massive fort had many magnificent gates.
    • The climax of fort building was reached at Delhi during Shah Jahan, after he built his famous Red Fort. Hence, Option 1 is correct.
  • Peitra dura technique in Mughal architecture:
    • Towards the end of Jahangir's reign, he began the practice of putting up buildings entirely of marble and decorating the walls with floral designs made of semi-precious stones. This method of decoration, called pietra dura. Hence, Option 2 is correct.
    • It became even more popular under Shah Jahan who used it on a large scale in the Taj Mahal, justly regarded as a jewel of the builder's art.

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