The rulers and buildings chapter question answers
Question 1: How is the “trabeate” principle of architecture different from the “arcuate”? Answer: In the ‘trabeate’ style of architecture a horizontal beam was placed across two vertical columns. In the ‘arcuate’ style arches are used. Question 2: What is a shikhara? Answer: A shikhara is a tower-like structure on top of a temple. Question 3: What is pietra-dura? Answer: Pietra-Dura is a technique where coloured, hard stones were placed in depressions carved into marble or sandstone, thereby creating beautiful and ornate patterns. Question 4: What are the elements of a Mughal chahar bagh garden? Answer: The major element of a Mughal Chahar-Bagh garden was the symmetric division of the garden into quarters. Question 5: How did a temple communicate the importance of a king? Answer: Construction of a temple emphasized the king’s moral right to rule. Constructing places of worship provided rulers with a chance to proclaim their close relationshi