Contemplation

2021-08-30 12:29:34 Architectural Development under Babur

Due to his short reign (1526-1530), most of which was spent in wars, Babur could not leave any significant construction except the mosque of Kabuli Bagh at Panipat and Jama Masjid at Sambhal near Delhi. He also built Ram Bagh, the first Mughal Garden in India (1528) in Charbagh Style located in Agra.

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2021-08-30 07:55:33 First Indian Woman in Olympics or Paralympics ever to win GOLD

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2021-08-29 17:29:01 ■ STUPA-1, SANCHI (MADHYA PRADESH)

Sanchi near Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, is a World Heritage Site.

Along with other relatively small stupas, there are three main stupas.

Stupa-1 is presumed to have the relics of the Buddha.

Stupa-2, the relics of ten less famous Arhats belonging to three different generations (In Theravada Buddhism, an Arhat is a perfected person who has attained Nirvana. In other Buddhist traditions, the term is used for people far advanced along the path of Enlightenment, but who may not reach full Buddhishood).

Stupa-3 has the relics of Sariputta and Mahamoggallana/Mahamougalayana (disciples of Gautama Buddha).

Each torana consists of two vertical pillars and three horizontal bars on the top.

Each horizontal bar is decorated with different sculptural themes on both sides.

Supporting the extension of the lowermost horizontal bar from below are the images of salabhanjikas.

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2021-08-29 16:46:42 Important Features of Mughal Architecture

Blend of Indian, Persian, and Turkish architectural style.

Different types of buildings, such as majestic gates (entrances), forts, mausoleums, palaces, mosques, sarais, etc.

Building material: Mostly, red sandstone and white marble were used.

Specific features such as the Charbagh style (garden layout) of the mausoleums, pronounced bulbous domes, slender turrets at the corners, broad gateways, beautiful calligraphy, arabesque, and geometric patterns on pillars and walls, and palace halls supported on pillars.

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2021-08-29 15:16:52 Consider the following statements regarding Gandhara school of art and Mathura school of art.

1.Gandhara school originated during the reign of Kushanas.

2.Gandhara school depict Buddha’s birth, his renunciation and his preaching.

3.Mathura school carved out the images of Buddha as well as Siva and Vishnu along with their consorts Parvathi and Lakshmi. Open / Comment

2021-08-29 12:34:07 MINIATURE PAINTINGS

Miniature paintings are characterised with small and detailed paintings.

Human figures are mostly seen in side profile, bulging eyes, slim waist, pointed nose, etc..

Different colours were used for different characters and the variety of base was used.

Often painted on paper, clothes palm leaves, etc.,

Mostly developed after the 11th century AD and mostly concentrated on eastern and western regions.

The arrival of Muslims changed the characteristics of miniature paintings to a great extent. The major changes have been earthy tones, the absence of primary colours, detached appearances, etc.,

The characteristics of Miniature painting was varied in different regions of the country.

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2021-08-29 08:59:48 FOLK PAINTINGS

The folk paintings have been existing since ancient times and the styles and patterns have the huge diversity in various regions of the country.

Most of the folk paintings are pictorial representations and the subject varies from religion to natural things and also the day to day activities.

Folk paintings generally use vibrant and natural colours with various natural ground substances. Open / Comment