Seat No.: Enrolment
GUJARAT TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY
BARCH
SEMESTER IV • EXAMINATION WINTER 2016
Subject Code: 1045004 Date: 21/11/2016
Subject Name: History Of Architecture II
Time: 2:30pm to 4:30pm Total Marks: 50
Instructions:
1. Attempt all questions.
2. Make suitable assumptions wherever necessary.
3. Figures to the right indicate full marks.
Q1. a.
Draw a Plan, Elevation or Section of a typical "Indo Islamic Mosque with its important
elements and reference to the concept of Space. 05
b . Draw a Plan, Elevation or Section of a Mausoleum Rauza) with its important elements and
concept of Space 05
Q2. Answer any two
10
a. Explain the Islamic concept of Chahar Baug. How has this been interpreted in Mughal
Gardens of "Shalimar" and "Nishat"
b . Draw plans, elevations or sections and explain Architectural significance of "Sarkhej
Rauza Complex" of Gujarat Sultanate Dynasty.
c. Draw plans, elevations or sections and explain the Architectural significance of "Ibrahim
Rauza " of Adil Shahi dynasty of Bijapur.
Q3. Answer in brief any four 10
a. Evolution of Domes in Indo Islamic architecture.
b . Evolution of Minarets in Indo Islamic architecture.
c . "Islamic Jali in different regional styles.
d . "Buland Darwaza" of Jami Masjid, at Fatehpur Sikri achitectural features symbolic
importance.
e . "Gol Gumbaj" of Bijapur important features and construction tchniques.
f Name the important Forts Cita dels of Islamic period
Q4. Answer any two 10
a. Write about the Royal complex at Fatehpur Sikri. Explain the Ordering principles
and t he fusion of various regional styles.
b. Cite the important structures of Jaunpur style of Islamic architecture and elaborate its
pecularities.
cc. Cite the important structures of Malwa style of Islamic architecture at Mandu . Cite the important structures of Malwa style of Islamic architecture at Mandu
and state itand state its pecularities.s pecularities.
Q5. Sketch or expalin briefly, any four 10
Q5. Sketch or expalin briefly, any four 10
aa. In which region of India, can one find terracota and bricks being used . In which region of India, can one find terracota and bricks being used
Cite examples of the terracotta style.Cite examples of the terracotta style.
b. Name important places of Sultanate Islamic style of Gujarat.b. Name important places of Sultanate Islamic style of Gujarat.
cc. Delhi has witnessed Islamic rule of various dynasties. Name the important structures of each . Delhi has witnessed Islamic rule of various dynasties. Name the important structures of each
dynasty.dynasty.
dd. Name the Islamic structures which have influenced the design of Taj Mahal.. Name the Islamic structures which have influenced the design of Taj Mahal.
e.e. Why is there no figurative decorations of sculptures paintings in any of the Islamic buildings Why is there no figurative decorations of sculptures paintings in any of the Islamic buildings