Seat No.: Enrolment
GUJARAT TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY
D. ARCH SEMESTER-II• EXAMINATION WINTER-2018
Subject Code: 3326206 Date: 07-01-2018
Subject Name: History of Indian Architecture
Time: 02:30 PM TO 04:30 PM Total Marks: 50
Instructions:
1. Attempt all questions.
2. Make suitable sketches wherever necessary.
3. Figures to the right indicate full marks.
Q1. Fill in the Blanks:
In India's first, true arch was built in
Vajrayana is one of the prominent sects
Jami Mosque, Champaner was built by
a main architect of Taj Mahal.
Shikhara and Urusringara are elements of style.
Q2. Match the followings:
1
Dashavtara Cave
A
Dravidian Architecture
2
Mahabalipuram
B
Crescent and Star
3
Symbol of Islam
C
Shore Temple
4
Arebesque
D
Ellora
5
Sala and Kuta
E
Islamic decoration
Q3. Discuss any Four
Chahar Baugh and Hast Bihist pattern in Islamic Architecture.
Tomb of Sher Shah Suri, Sasaram.
Kailashnath Cave temple, Ellora.
Chaitya Karle with proper illustrations.
Explain Architecture of Brihadeshwara temple, Tanjavur.
Importance of Chaitya and Viharas in Buddhism.
Q4. Explain in detail architecture of Kalinga Style by explaining architecture of the Sun Temple,
Konark. Or
Q4. Explain architecture of Sanchi Stupa/Big Stupa Sanchi and explain why it is a very important in Buddhism.
Q5. Discuss in detail architecture of Taj mahal, with all needed illustrations.
Or
Q5. Explain in detail, South Indian architecture style known as Dravida architecture with all proper illustrations.
Q6. Discuss religious Philosophy of Hinduism and justify, how it is responsible in shaping
Hindu architecture. Or
Q6. Justify: How Islamic religious philosophy had influenced Islamic art and architecture.