Target Exam

CUET

Subject

History

Chapter

Medieval India: An Imperial Capital: Vijayanagara

Question:

Which of the following statements are true regarding the architecture of 'Hampi':

(A) The fortifications encircled not only the city but also its agricultural hinterland and forests.
(B) Gateways leading into the fortified settlement contain elements of Indo-Islamic art.
(C) Mortar or other cementing agents were employed in the construction of buildings.
(D) Tombs and mosques located here have distinctive functions, yet their architecture resembles that of the mandapas found in the temples of Hampi.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Options:

(B), (C) and (D) only

(A), (B) and (C) only

(A), (B), (C) and (D)

(A), (B) and (D) only

Correct Answer:

(A), (B) and (D) only

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (4) → (A), (B) and (D) only

(A) The fortifications encircled not only the city but also its agricultural hinterland and forests. (True)
(B) Gateways leading into the fortified settlement contain elements of Indo-Islamic art. (True)
(C) Mortar or other cementing agents were employed in the construction of buildings. (False).  No mortar or cementing agent was employed anywhere in the construction.
(D) Tombs and mosques located here have distinctive functions, yet their architecture resembles that of the mandapas found in the temples of Hampi. (True)