Authentic Past Paper Standard Evaluation
India's first tomb constructed in the Indo-Islamic style was-
Solution & Analysis
Answer: B
Concept
The introduction of Islamicate burial practices in India led to the evolution of the 'tomb' as a major architectural form, blending local masonry with Islamic geometry.Explanation
Qutbuddin Aibak died in 1210 while playing Polo (Chaugan) in Lahore. His tomb was constructed by his successor Shamsuddin Iltutmish. It is considered the first significant tomb built in the Indo-Islamic style in India, setting the precedent for later monumental mausoleums.Logical Breakup
Logic 1: While Balban's tomb is famous for having the first true arch, Aibak's tomb is historically the first Indo-Islamic funerary structure.
Logic 2: Humayun's tomb is a much later Mughal masterpiece (16th century) and not the 'first' in this evolutionary line.