Question

The Indo-Islamic culture impacted_________ aspects of life.
A. Culture
B. Architecture
C. Literature
D. All of the above

Answer 1

Hint:The Indo-Islamic culture was spread across India in the Medieval period.Four types of styles developed under the Indo-Islamic culture namely Mughal style,Deccani style,Imperial style and provincial style.

Complete answer:
Option A: During the Medieval period, The Turks,The Afghans and the Mughals came to India and brought their own culture and religion.There are two distinct phases of the growth of this culture.The first was the early medieval and sultanate phase and the other was the early Mughal phase when under the Akbar aided by his liberalism,it lighted as a common culture of HIndustan.Therefore,Option A is included in the list of “all the above”.

Option B: Indian architecture underwent a massive change in subsequent years in Medieval India.The Indo-ISlamic architecture was very different from the Hindu Architecture as it brought in spaciousness,massiveness and breadth to it.The Indo-Islamic architecture used calligraphy and arabesque methods for decoration.The use of arch and domes gained prominence during this period.The Islamic rulers introduced the use of minars around the mosques and had a unique style of charbagh style of gardening,Therefore,Option B is included in the list of “all the above”.

Option C: Several different trends emerged in the medieval period,which affected the languages and dialects that emerged.The major change was the emergence of Persian as the writing of the Delhi sultanate and Mughal courts.This period also sees the development of hindi.Therefore,Option C is included in the “all the above”.

Option D: From taking the above points in mind it can be said that all the above points are correct.

Hence the correct answer is option D.

Note:The Indo-Islamic architecture is a confluence of persian style and the Indian style.It is also called as Indo-Saracenic architecture.New elements such as calligraphy,ornamentation using inlay work,etc. Were introduced to reflect the tastes and preferences of the new rulers.