The arch on a gateway in the fortification wall of Vijayanagara and the dome over the gate are regarded as typical features of the architecture introduced by which rulers?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → The Turkish Sultans
Option (1) The Turkish Sultans — Correct. The arch and the dome over the gate are typical of the architecture introduced by the Turkish Sultans. Vijayanagara builders took them up in their gateways.
Option (2) The Mughal emperors — Incorrect. The Mughals used arches and domes too, but they came later. These features were first brought in by the Turkish Sultans.
Option (3) The Chola kings — Incorrect. The Chola kings built temples in the older south Indian style. Arches and domes were not their features.
Option (4) The Gajapati rulers — Incorrect. The Gajapati rulers of Orissa were rivals of Vijayanagara. The arch and dome are not linked to them.
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