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What was the role of the 'Keystone' in the construction of monuments since the twelfth century?
1 It was included for aesthetic purposes.
2 It supported the ceiling.
3 It transferred the weight of the superstructure to the base of the arch.
4 It carried the seal of the king.
Explanation:
It transferred the weight of the superstructure to the base of the arch. Monuments provide an insight into the technologies used for construction. A stylistic development in the construction of 12th-century architecture was the use of Arches. The weight of the superstructure above the doors and windows was carried by arches. The Keystone at the centre of the arch transferred the weight of the superstructure to the base of the arch. The roof too used this principle and was converted into vaults and domes. This architectural form is called arcuate
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Between the eighth and thirteenth centuries, which style of architecture was used in the construction of temples, mosques, and tombs?
1 Arcuate
2 Trabeate
3 Shikhara
4 True Arch Construction
Explanation:
Trabeate Trabeate is also known as Corbelled style of architecture. Trabeate style is a type of construction in which the roof is supported by beams placed on pillars. This construction can be found usually in old temples and Masjids.
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Why did Sultan Mahmud of Ghazni destroy the temple of Somnath?
1 To win credit as a great hero of Islam.
2 To loot the precious idols and immense wealth stored in the temple.
3 To build a mosque in its place
4 Only A and B
Explanation:
Only A and B Temples were destroyed by invading rulers as they were a symbol of the power, prestige and wealth of a king. The king was viewed as a representative of God. They were also a large store of treasure and riches. Thus, temples were viewed as targets that were to be attacked in the course of battles. Sultan Mahmud of Ghazni was a contemporary of Rajendra I. During his campaigns in the subcontinent, he also attacked the temples of defeated kings and looted their wealth and idols. Sultan Mahmud was not a very important ruler at that time. By destroying the Somnath temple he tried to win credit as a great hero of Islam.
20. Rulers And Buildings
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Rudramadevi was the queen of which dynasty?
236162
What was the role of the 'Keystone' in the construction of monuments since the twelfth century?
1 It was included for aesthetic purposes.
2 It supported the ceiling.
3 It transferred the weight of the superstructure to the base of the arch.
4 It carried the seal of the king.
Explanation:
It transferred the weight of the superstructure to the base of the arch. Monuments provide an insight into the technologies used for construction. A stylistic development in the construction of 12th-century architecture was the use of Arches. The weight of the superstructure above the doors and windows was carried by arches. The Keystone at the centre of the arch transferred the weight of the superstructure to the base of the arch. The roof too used this principle and was converted into vaults and domes. This architectural form is called arcuate
20. Rulers And Buildings
236163
Between the eighth and thirteenth centuries, which style of architecture was used in the construction of temples, mosques, and tombs?
1 Arcuate
2 Trabeate
3 Shikhara
4 True Arch Construction
Explanation:
Trabeate Trabeate is also known as Corbelled style of architecture. Trabeate style is a type of construction in which the roof is supported by beams placed on pillars. This construction can be found usually in old temples and Masjids.
20. Rulers And Buildings
236164
Why did Sultan Mahmud of Ghazni destroy the temple of Somnath?
1 To win credit as a great hero of Islam.
2 To loot the precious idols and immense wealth stored in the temple.
3 To build a mosque in its place
4 Only A and B
Explanation:
Only A and B Temples were destroyed by invading rulers as they were a symbol of the power, prestige and wealth of a king. The king was viewed as a representative of God. They were also a large store of treasure and riches. Thus, temples were viewed as targets that were to be attacked in the course of battles. Sultan Mahmud of Ghazni was a contemporary of Rajendra I. During his campaigns in the subcontinent, he also attacked the temples of defeated kings and looted their wealth and idols. Sultan Mahmud was not a very important ruler at that time. By destroying the Somnath temple he tried to win credit as a great hero of Islam.
20. Rulers And Buildings
236165
Rudramadevi was the queen of which dynasty?
236162
What was the role of the 'Keystone' in the construction of monuments since the twelfth century?
1 It was included for aesthetic purposes.
2 It supported the ceiling.
3 It transferred the weight of the superstructure to the base of the arch.
4 It carried the seal of the king.
Explanation:
It transferred the weight of the superstructure to the base of the arch. Monuments provide an insight into the technologies used for construction. A stylistic development in the construction of 12th-century architecture was the use of Arches. The weight of the superstructure above the doors and windows was carried by arches. The Keystone at the centre of the arch transferred the weight of the superstructure to the base of the arch. The roof too used this principle and was converted into vaults and domes. This architectural form is called arcuate
20. Rulers And Buildings
236163
Between the eighth and thirteenth centuries, which style of architecture was used in the construction of temples, mosques, and tombs?
1 Arcuate
2 Trabeate
3 Shikhara
4 True Arch Construction
Explanation:
Trabeate Trabeate is also known as Corbelled style of architecture. Trabeate style is a type of construction in which the roof is supported by beams placed on pillars. This construction can be found usually in old temples and Masjids.
20. Rulers And Buildings
236164
Why did Sultan Mahmud of Ghazni destroy the temple of Somnath?
1 To win credit as a great hero of Islam.
2 To loot the precious idols and immense wealth stored in the temple.
3 To build a mosque in its place
4 Only A and B
Explanation:
Only A and B Temples were destroyed by invading rulers as they were a symbol of the power, prestige and wealth of a king. The king was viewed as a representative of God. They were also a large store of treasure and riches. Thus, temples were viewed as targets that were to be attacked in the course of battles. Sultan Mahmud of Ghazni was a contemporary of Rajendra I. During his campaigns in the subcontinent, he also attacked the temples of defeated kings and looted their wealth and idols. Sultan Mahmud was not a very important ruler at that time. By destroying the Somnath temple he tried to win credit as a great hero of Islam.
20. Rulers And Buildings
236165
Rudramadevi was the queen of which dynasty?
236162
What was the role of the 'Keystone' in the construction of monuments since the twelfth century?
1 It was included for aesthetic purposes.
2 It supported the ceiling.
3 It transferred the weight of the superstructure to the base of the arch.
4 It carried the seal of the king.
Explanation:
It transferred the weight of the superstructure to the base of the arch. Monuments provide an insight into the technologies used for construction. A stylistic development in the construction of 12th-century architecture was the use of Arches. The weight of the superstructure above the doors and windows was carried by arches. The Keystone at the centre of the arch transferred the weight of the superstructure to the base of the arch. The roof too used this principle and was converted into vaults and domes. This architectural form is called arcuate
20. Rulers And Buildings
236163
Between the eighth and thirteenth centuries, which style of architecture was used in the construction of temples, mosques, and tombs?
1 Arcuate
2 Trabeate
3 Shikhara
4 True Arch Construction
Explanation:
Trabeate Trabeate is also known as Corbelled style of architecture. Trabeate style is a type of construction in which the roof is supported by beams placed on pillars. This construction can be found usually in old temples and Masjids.
20. Rulers And Buildings
236164
Why did Sultan Mahmud of Ghazni destroy the temple of Somnath?
1 To win credit as a great hero of Islam.
2 To loot the precious idols and immense wealth stored in the temple.
3 To build a mosque in its place
4 Only A and B
Explanation:
Only A and B Temples were destroyed by invading rulers as they were a symbol of the power, prestige and wealth of a king. The king was viewed as a representative of God. They were also a large store of treasure and riches. Thus, temples were viewed as targets that were to be attacked in the course of battles. Sultan Mahmud of Ghazni was a contemporary of Rajendra I. During his campaigns in the subcontinent, he also attacked the temples of defeated kings and looted their wealth and idols. Sultan Mahmud was not a very important ruler at that time. By destroying the Somnath temple he tried to win credit as a great hero of Islam.
20. Rulers And Buildings
236165
Rudramadevi was the queen of which dynasty?
