This PSEB 7th Class Social Science Notes Chapter 12 Monumental Architecture will help you in revision during exams.
PSEB 7th Class Social Science Notes Chapter 12 Monumental Architecture
Monuments from 800 A.D. to 1200 A.D:
- Many beautiful temples were built from 800 A.D. to 1200 A.D.
- The Tejpal Temple of Mount Abu, Mahadev Temple in Khajuraho, and the Sun Temple of Konark is worth watching.
- The walls, roofs, pillars, and doors of temples were decorated with beautiful statues.
Temples of South India:
- From 800 A.D. to 1200 A.D., the most important temple is Brihdeshwar Temple.
- It was constructed by Chola king, Raja Raja I.
- Another temple Gangaikondcholpuram built by Chola king Rajendra I is also very famous.
- The temples built by the Pallava dynasty are famous for their unique beauty.
- These temples have been cut out of rocks.
- A very famous temple is the Mahabalipuram temple.
- The biggest temple built by Pallava rulers is Kailash Temple.
The architecture of the Sultanate Period:
- The Turks and Afghans brought with themselves a new style of architecture.
- A new art style was born with the remix of their art and the Indian building art.
- In this style, many buildings were built with pillars, domes, and minarets.
- These things were used in Mosques, Palaces, Tombs, and other buildings.
Buildings of Sultans:
- Qutab-ud-din Aibak built many mosques in Delhi and Ajmer.
- Iltutmish completed Qutab Minar.
- It is the highest minaret in India.
- Alauddin Khalji built a mosque in Delhi on the tomb of Nizamuddin Aulia.
- He built ‘Ilahi Darwaja’ near Qutab Minar.
- During the Tughlaq Dynasty, another famous building is the Tomb of Tughlaq Shah.
The Mughal Buildings:
- The Mughals had a real taste for beautiful buildings.
- During the time of Akbar, the Agra Fort and Fatehpur Sikri are especially famous.
- The Taj Mahal built by Shah Jahan is world-famous for its beauty.
- Besides, he also built Moti Masjid and Jama Masjid in Agra and Delhi as well as the Red Fort in Delhi.