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Question 1: Who built Victoria Memorial?

Answer:

Victoria Memorial was made by Lord Curzon in the memory of Queen Victoria.

Question 2: Which religion is Sanchi Stupa related to?

Answer:

Sanchi Stupa is associated with Buddhism.

Question 3: Who built Humayun’s tomb?

Answer:

Humayun’s tomb was built by Bega Begum, also known as Haji Begum.

Question 4: Name two major types of temple architecture.

Answer:

Dravida and Nagara are two major types of temple architecture. 

Question 5:Which monument of India is included in the seven wonders of the world? 

Answer:

Taj Mahal in Agra has been included in the Seven Wonders of the World. 



List of Important Monuments of the Medieval Period in India

The Medieval period of India is marked as a post-classical era and is mostly between the 8th-18th centuries. Different developments in the field of religion, technology, art, and linguistic changes took place in this era. A few important monuments of the medieval period are listed below:

  • Gangaikonda Cholapuram Temple, Tamil Nadu
  • Sanchi Stupa, Madhya Pradesh
  • Charminar, Telangana
  • Humayun’s Tomb, Delhi
  • Victoria Memorial, West Bengal
  • Bom Jesus Basilica, Goa
  • Taj Mahal, Agra
  • Sun Temple, Odisha
  • Qutub Minar, New Delhi
  • Fatehpur Sikri
  • Golgumbaz, Karnataka
  • Red Fort
  • Jama Masjid
  • Quwwat-ul-Islam Mosque 
  • Alai Darwaza 
  • Iron Pillar
  • Hawa Mahal

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Five Monuments of the Medieval Period