Regional Islamic Architecture
Quwwat-ul-Islam Mosque: Location and Facts | UPSC
The Quwwat-ul-Islam mosque is located in Delhi, not Ajmer. Other matches like Atala Masjid in Jaunpur are correct.
Primary Reference: NCERT Class VII - Our Pasts II
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Exam Year
2011
Evidence Source
Link ↗Which of the following is NOT correctly matched?
[U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2011]
Detailed Solution & Historical Context
Concept
Regional sultanates in medieval India developed distinctive architectural landmarks, such as the grand mosques of Delhi, Jaunpur, and the Deccan.
Authentic Source Evidence
Quwwat-ul-Islam is located in Delhi (within the Qutb complex), not Ajmer. It was the first mosque built by the Delhi Sultans. The other pairs are correct: Atala Masjid is in Jaunpur, Jahaz Mahal is in Mandu (Malwa), and the Jama Masjid of Gulbarga is a famous Deccani monument.
Analytical Breakdown
Conceptual Deep Dive & Logic
"What was the material source for the Quwwat-ul-Islam mosque?"
It was constructed using the architectural spoils of 27 Hindu and Jain temples.
Examiner's Mindset & Pro-Tip
"Regional variations in Indo-Islamic architecture often integrated local materials and climatic needs, as seen in the wide domes of Gulbarga or the water-centric design of Mandu."
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