Question

Trabeate style of architecture is also known as?
A. Corbelled
B. Balcony
C. Roof
D. Superstructure

Answer 1

Hint: Quwwat-al-Islam mosque situated in Delhi is an example of this type of architecture. This type of architecture is mainly composed of arch-like structures in entranceways.

Complete answer: Trabeate style of architecture is also known as Corbelled architecture. Let’s understand these in detail. Between the 7th and 10th centuries, architects started incorporating more rooms, doors and windows to structures as the requirements of the people, mainly the nobility and business class, had become more sophisticated and aesthetic. To make buildings more aesthetically pleasing the Trabeate or Corbelled style of architecture was used, this was mainly used in mosques, temples and buildings attached to baolis or large stepped wells, very common in ancient and medieval India. This style mainly dealt with entranceways.

Thus, the correct option is (A).

Note: The Trabeate or Corbelled style of architecture is very interestingly, found in civilisations across the globe. Some examples are- Stonehenge in England, a form of Neolithic architecture, Luxor temple of the Egyptian civilisation, The stoa os Zeus in Athens, and many more.