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50 The Gopuram developed mainly in the __________ dynasty.
51 Name the Brahminical version of the Buddhist Chaitya hall.
52 It is a residence or a dwelling for monks with a verandah opening into a big or small central hall, with cells in the side walls for habitation and meditation. What is it called ?
53 This architecture achieved Thanjavur's and Gangaikondacholapuram's most monumental expression. This sanctuaries are surmounted by steeply rising pyramidical towers with a crowning dome like roof sculptures of exceptional quality. Name this epochal architecture.
54 This temple demonstrates a remarkable stylistic evolution in the increase of scale & elevational complexity at Pattadakal. Wall projections are flanked by pilasters. It has a square roof and the outer walls have figures of Vishnu and Shiva in different forms. The vitality of early Chalukyan art is amply displayed in these sculptures. Identify the temple.
55 The plan is oblong and its crowning glory is in the form of the oblong valuated roof. Name this structure.
56 At perhaps no other time has the tomb been more important in the consciousness of the people than in this dynasty. Delhi on account of its Imperial associations was considered the most appropriate site. Which dynasty are we talking about?
57 This place has 70 temples and is known as a small town of temples. Temples had their beginning here. Name the place.
58 A notable feature is the rich ornamental treatment of the exterior with traceried openings and fine entrance pavilions of unusual sophistication. Inside, the sanctuary facade contains five pointed archways with two slender minarets flanking the central opening, enticed with prominent aerial windows, a typical Gujarati vernacular device. Identify the structure.
59 It is famous for its ten carved, semicircular windows enclosed with exquisite tracery in the form of tree stems and branches. Those on the western wall are considered to be the finest examples of carved tracery in India. Identify the structure.
60 A remarkable feature of the this period's rock cut architecture is the fine quality of the figure sculpture which adorns the rathas. Identify the period.
61 This structure contains a congregation hall with an arched roof an apsidal end containing a Stupa cutout of the rock. What is this Buddhist structure called ?
62 Early in the second millennium, in large area of Deccan a type of architecture developed sufficiently as a separate style. This style was designed in the reign of a particular dynasty. Identify the dynasty.
63 Seven temples are grouped closely together surrounded by numerous minor shrines & plinths facing eastwards towards the Malprabha lake. Identify the place.
64 This temple initially consisted only of a cella and a mandapa each of virtually gigantic proportions. The cella measures 56 ft. in plan and rises about 140 ft. high. Name this temple.
65 This Stupa was transformed from a domical structure to an elongated one. Identify the Stupa.
66 This Stupa was discovered in 1873 in a ruined state, completely despoiled by local people who had quarried its bricks and stones for village construction. But, with the pieces of sculpture and part of the building we can safely conclude that it was similar, if not exactly alike, the Stupa of Sanchi, and was the predecessor of this great monumental style of constructing Stupas. Identify the Stupa.
67 The moulded base of a temple is called an __________ .
68 The simplest way to describe this form is as a four sided pyramid with parabolic edges. What are we talking about?
69 The three rathas at Mahabalipuram appear to be various types of Chaitya Halls. Name any one.
70 The Stupa was the origin of various structures developed in the far east. Name any one.
71 This place is an epic in stone and colour. It tells the story of Buddhist architecture, sculpture and painting. Name this place.
72 Of all the great powers that together made the history of southern India, none had a more marked effect on the architecture of this region than the earliest of all, whose productions provided the foundation of the Dravidian style. Which dynasty are we talking about ?
73 This Stupa probably erected in the first century B.C. shows ornamentation of both cultures - Greek and Buddhist. On an architectural foundation of a quasi Corinthian order, with pilasters and a moulded entablature, there may be seen such an agglomeration of motifs such as the Buddhist Chaitya arch, a Greek triangular pediment, an Achaemenid niche, and an Iranian fire altar. Identify this eclectic Stupa.
74 In the ancient times the science of architecture was known by a particular name. Name it.
75 Much of the particular character this art assumed, was the result of a notable change taking place at the time in the constitution and the principles of the creed. The Gandhara compositions marked the beginning of the movement of this art. What this art called ?
76 This gate 54 mts in height is visible from a considerable distance. It was probably built to commemorate Akbar's successful Gujarat's campaign in 1573. Identify the gate.
77 To some extent the requirements of the temple can't be satisfied because it was an adaptation of another structure which was planned for secular and civic use. Identify the temple.
78 This palace is long, double storied building extending for some 360 ft. along the water front of two small lakes. Identify the palace.
79 In India different schools or regional tendencies came and went, crossed and entwined, with one rising while another was declining. After Alexander's conquest, Iran was for many centuries under Greek rule. While pre existing contents of Iran & India continued, this art that developed in North west India and Afghanistan also has the touch of Iran. Name this art.
80 The huge rectangular tank for ritualistic ablutions, lies beneath the main eastern approach to the temple. A flight of steps takes one up to a torana archway resting on two graceful moulded columns. Name this famous temple.
81 This vihar differs from the hinayana vihar. It was now fulfilling the functions of both abbey and church, secondly, relic worship was supplanted by image worship. Name this important Buddhist phase.
82 The plan of all architectural forms of the Hindus including the site plan, ground plan, horizontal and vertical sections are regulated by its norms. Identify it.
83 This place was a coastal capital of the early Pallavas. Name it.
84 It was the period of the "macabre". This word is a derivation from the Arabic word for a cemetery. Name this Arabic word.
85 To achieve equable balance the upper and the lower parts of the temple, a richly sculpted barrel shaped form was projected out from the middle of the vimana to interlock as if it were the tower and the mandapas. Name this temple.
86 This place at one time was a thriving and bustling complex. A number of stupas, stambhas, toranas and viharas accumulated on this site. Name the place.
87 The shrine in Hindu temples is always dark and entered only by the single small door in front. The temples of this sect, on the contrary , have several entrances to the shrine. Which sect are we talking about?
88 Shikharas built in this style have sukanasa. Heavy solidity in the early works is maintained but is relieved in the amount and quality of sculptural ornamentation. Identify the style
89 The outer most periphery of the mandala is allocated to a certain number of Gods. What is this number ?
90 Legend has it that Lord Shiva was engaged in a mortal dual with a demon named Andhok. In this battle Shiva perspired and a drop fell on the earth. From this drop a big creature evolved and all the gods had to gather together and pin him down in a lopsided position. It is on top of this creature the Gods made their abode. From this process an important aspect of Hindu architecture has evolved. What is it known as ?
91 The main support or piers take the form of huge wooden structure resembling an inverted pyramids with its truncated apex resting on a solidly built masonry. Each pier built of layers of logs can withstand flood current below and carry a reasonable load above. Where in India was such Bridge construction technique used?
92 The city is surrounded by about 11 kms of walls except on the south were there was a lake. The numerous structures comprising this area are made from locally quarried red sandstone. Identify the city.
93 The preliminary innovation introduced into the scheme of this mausoleum was that of surrounding the building by a spacious park. The immense square garden with the tomb isolated in the centre, marked an advance both in providing seclusion and securing an appropriate setting. Which tomb are we talking about.
94 These cave temples provide the most complete illustration of early Buddhist traditions in India. Identify the site.
95 It is basically a grid of squares. What is it actually known as?
96 The Chalukyans shifted their capital from Aihole to this place located on a lake surrounded by steep rising cliffs. Name the place.
96 This region's architectural character is similar to the timber architecture of mountainous countries of Europe. Which is this region.
97 Some Greek deities like Hercules, Pallas, Athena, Eros, and Bachhus are visible in the Buddhist pantheon - thinly disguised. What is this art called ?
98 By about 600 BC, republics and kingdoms had been established all over North India. They were republics formed of tribes, presided over by a chief called the Raja. He was from a particular caste. Name it.
99 Around the fifth Cent. BC, this kingdom became the most important of the Northern republics, because of the important kings Bimbisara and his son Ajatashatru. After that the most important event was the invasion of Alexander in 327 BC, which left a floating Greek populations in the Northwest, and also left a motley of Indo-Greek kings in the regions. Name this important kingdom.
100 In the very centre of the Himalayan region, lies this magnificent lake. The shores of this lake are very regularly indented, so that its shape suggests a lotus flower. Around the lake are the towering snowy peaks of the Himalayas. Towards the northwest rises Mt. Kailash, with an unmistakable pyramidal peak. Finally, the Indus, the Brahmaputra and the Ganga - all have their source in this region. Name this lake.
50 The Gopuram developed mainly in the __________ dynasty.
51 Name the Brahminical version of the Buddhist Chaitya hall.
52 It is a residence or a dwelling for monks with a verandah opening into a big or small central hall, with cells in the side walls for habitation and meditation. What is it called ?
53 This architecture achieved Thanjavur's and Gangaikondacholapuram's most monumental expression. This sanctuaries are surmounted by steeply rising pyramidical towers with a crowning dome like roof sculptures of exceptional quality. Name this epochal architecture.
54 This temple demonstrates a remarkable stylistic evolution in the increase of scale & elevational complexity at Pattadakal. Wall projections are flanked by pilasters. It has a square roof and the outer walls have figures of Vishnu and Shiva in different forms. The vitality of early Chalukyan art is amply displayed in these sculptures. Identify the temple.
55 The plan is oblong and its crowning glory is in the form of the oblong valuated roof. Name this structure.
56 At perhaps no other time has the tomb been more important in the consciousness of the people than in this dynasty. Delhi on account of its Imperial associations was considered the most appropriate site. Which dynasty are we talking about?
57 This place has 70 temples and is known as a small town of temples. Temples had their beginning here. Name the place.
58 A notable feature is the rich ornamental treatment of the exterior with traceried openings and fine entrance pavilions of unusual sophistication. Inside, the sanctuary facade contains five pointed archways with two slender minarets flanking the central opening, enticed with prominent aerial windows, a typical Gujarati vernacular device. Identify the structure.
59 It is famous for its ten carved, semicircular windows enclosed with exquisite tracery in the form of tree stems and branches. Those on the western wall are considered to be the finest examples of carved tracery in India. Identify the structure.
60 A remarkable feature of the this period's rock cut architecture is the fine quality of the figure sculpture which adorns the rathas. Identify the period.
61 This structure contains a congregation hall with an arched roof an apsidal end containing a Stupa cutout of the rock. What is this Buddhist structure called ?
62 Early in the second millennium, in large area of Deccan a type of architecture developed sufficiently as a separate style. This style was designed in the reign of a particular dynasty. Identify the dynasty.
63 Seven temples are grouped closely together surrounded by numerous minor shrines & plinths facing eastwards towards the Malprabha lake. Identify the place.
64 This temple initially consisted only of a cella and a mandapa each of virtually gigantic proportions. The cella measures 56 ft. in plan and rises about 140 ft. high. Name this temple.
65 This Stupa was transformed from a domical structure to an elongated one. Identify the Stupa.
66 This Stupa was discovered in 1873 in a ruined state, completely despoiled by local people who had quarried its bricks and stones for village construction. But, with the pieces of sculpture and part of the building we can safely conclude that it was similar, if not exactly alike, the Stupa of Sanchi, and was the predecessor of this great monumental style of constructing Stupas. Identify the Stupa.
67 The moulded base of a temple is called an __________ .
68 The simplest way to describe this form is as a four sided pyramid with parabolic edges. What are we talking about?
69 The three rathas at Mahabalipuram appear to be various types of Chaitya Halls. Name any one.
70 The Stupa was the origin of various structures developed in the far east. Name any one.
71 This place is an epic in stone and colour. It tells the story of Buddhist architecture, sculpture and painting. Name this place.
72 Of all the great powers that together made the history of southern India, none had a more marked effect on the architecture of this region than the earliest of all, whose productions provided the foundation of the Dravidian style. Which dynasty are we talking about ?
73 This Stupa probably erected in the first century B.C. shows ornamentation of both cultures - Greek and Buddhist. On an architectural foundation of a quasi Corinthian order, with pilasters and a moulded entablature, there may be seen such an agglomeration of motifs such as the Buddhist Chaitya arch, a Greek triangular pediment, an Achaemenid niche, and an Iranian fire altar. Identify this eclectic Stupa.
74 In the ancient times the science of architecture was known by a particular name. Name it.
75 Much of the particular character this art assumed, was the result of a notable change taking place at the time in the constitution and the principles of the creed. The Gandhara compositions marked the beginning of the movement of this art. What this art called ?
76 This gate 54 mts in height is visible from a considerable distance. It was probably built to commemorate Akbar's successful Gujarat's campaign in 1573. Identify the gate.
77 To some extent the requirements of the temple can't be satisfied because it was an adaptation of another structure which was planned for secular and civic use. Identify the temple.
78 This palace is long, double storied building extending for some 360 ft. along the water front of two small lakes. Identify the palace.
79 In India different schools or regional tendencies came and went, crossed and entwined, with one rising while another was declining. After Alexander's conquest, Iran was for many centuries under Greek rule. While pre existing contents of Iran & India continued, this art that developed in North west India and Afghanistan also has the touch of Iran. Name this art.
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80 The huge rectangular tank for ritualistic ablutions, lies beneath the main eastern approach to the temple. A flight of steps takes one up to a torana archway resting on two graceful moulded columns. Name this famous temple.
81 This vihar differs from the hinayana vihar. It was now fulfilling the functions of both abbey and church, secondly, relic worship was supplanted by image worship. Name this important Buddhist phase.
82 The plan of all architectural forms of the Hindus including the site plan, ground plan, horizontal and vertical sections are regulated by its norms. Identify it.
83 This place was a coastal capital of the early Pallavas. Name it.
84 It was the period of the "macabre". This word is a derivation from the Arabic word for a cemetery. Name this Arabic word.
85 To achieve equable balance the upper and the lower parts of the temple, a richly sculpted barrel shaped form was projected out from the middle of the vimana to interlock as if it were the tower and the mandapas. Name this temple.
86 This place at one time was a thriving and bustling complex. A number of stupas, stambhas, toranas and viharas accumulated on this site. Name the place.
87 The shrine in Hindu temples is always dark and entered only by the single small door in front. The temples of this sect, on the contrary , have several entrances to the shrine. Which sect are we talking about?
88 Shikharas built in this style have sukanasa. Heavy solidity in the early works is maintained but is relieved in the amount and quality of sculptural ornamentation. Identify the style
89 The outer most periphery of the mandala is allocated to a certain number of Gods. What is this number ?
90 Legend has it that Lord Shiva was engaged in a mortal dual with a demon named Andhok. In this battle Shiva perspired and a drop fell on the earth. From this drop a big creature evolved and all the gods had to gather together and pin him down in a lopsided position. It is on top of this creature the Gods made their abode. From this process an important aspect of Hindu architecture has evolved. What is it known as ?
91 The main support or piers take the form of huge wooden structure resembling an inverted pyramids with its truncated apex resting on a solidly built masonry. Each pier built of layers of logs can withstand flood current below and carry a reasonable load above. Where in India was such Bridge construction technique used?
92 The city is surrounded by about 11 kms of walls except on the south were there was a lake. The numerous structures comprising this area are made from locally quarried red sandstone. Identify the city.
93 The preliminary innovation introduced into the scheme of this mausoleum was that of surrounding the building by a spacious park. The immense square garden with the tomb isolated in the centre, marked an advance both in providing seclusion and securing an appropriate setting. Which tomb are we talking about.
94 These cave temples provide the most complete illustration of early Buddhist traditions in India. Identify the site.
95 It is basically a grid of squares. What is it actually known as?
96 The Chalukyans shifted their capital from Aihole to this place located on a lake surrounded by steep rising cliffs. Name the place.
96 This region's architectural character is similar to the timber architecture of mountainous countries of Europe. Which is this region.
97 Some Greek deities like Hercules, Pallas, Athena, Eros, and Bachhus are visible in the Buddhist pantheon - thinly disguised. What is this art called ?
98 By about 600 BC, republics and kingdoms had been established all over North India. They were republics formed of tribes, presided over by a chief called the Raja. He was from a particular caste. Name it.
99 Around the fifth Cent. BC, this kingdom became the most important of the Northern republics, because of the important kings Bimbisara and his son Ajatashatru. After that the most important event was the invasion of Alexander in 327 BC, which left a floating Greek populations in the Northwest, and also left a motley of Indo-Greek kings in the regions. Name this important kingdom.
100 In the very centre of the Himalayan region, lies this magnificent lake. The shores of this lake are very regularly indented, so that its shape suggests a lotus flower. Around the lake are the towering snowy peaks of the Himalayas. Towards the northwest rises Mt. Kailash, with an unmistakable pyramidal peak. Finally, the Indus, the Brahmaputra and the Ganga - all have their source in this region. Name this lake.
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