With reference to the cultural history of India, consider the following statements: 1. White marble was used in making Buland Darwaza and Khankah at Fatehpur Sikri. 2. Red sandstone and marble were used in making Bara Imambara and Rumi Darwaza at Lucknow. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

With reference to the cultural history of India, consider the following statements: 1. White marble was used in making Buland Darwaza and Khankah … Which of the statements given above is/are correct? — UPSC Prelims 2018 Answer & Explanation

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With reference to the cultural history of India, consider the following statements:

White marble was used in making Buland Darwaza and
Red sandstone and marble were used in making Bara

Imambara and Rumi Darwaza at Lucknow. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Explanation

The correct option is "Neither 1 nor 2" because both statements contain inaccuracies regarding the construction materials of the specified monuments. The Buland Darwaza and Khankah at Fatehpur Sikri are primarily made of red sandstone, not white marble, and the Bara Imambara and Rumi Darwaza in Lucknow predominantly utilize lucknowi or khas-dari brickwork, with the Bara Imambara also incorporating some marble elements but not to the extent that it defines the structure. Understanding the materials used in these significant historical monuments is crucial in grasping the architectural evolution in India during the Mughal and Awadhi periods, which is essential for UPSC Prelims, emphasizing the importance of accurate historical knowledge.

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