Architectural facets introduced by the Turks - Art & Culture

Q.  Which of the following architectural facets were introduced by the Turks?

1) Domes
2) Minarets
3) Arches
4) Decorations using the Arabic script

- Published on 13 Aug 15

a. Only 1, 3 and 4
b. Only 1 and 4
c. Only 1, 2 and 3
d. All of the above

ANSWER: All of the above
 
The art and architecture of the Delhi Sultanate period was distinct from the Indian style. The Turks introduced arches, domes, lofty towers or minarets and decorations using the Arabic script. They used the skill of the Indian stone cutters. They also added color to their buildings by using marbles, red and yellow sand stones.

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