In the 'river-front garden' layout designed during the Mughal period (such as the Taj Mahal), the mausoleum was placed on a terrace and the garden was located to its:

Read the Assertion (A) and Reason (R) carefully: Assertion (A): It was during Shah Jahan's reign that the different elements of Mughal architecture were fused together in a grand harmonious synthesis. Reason (R): His reign witnessed a huge amount of construction activity, especially in Agra and Delhi. Choose the correct option:

How did the architectural features of the Diwan-i-Khas o Am in Mughal palaces project the idea that the king was a representative of God on Earth? A. The audience halls were constructed in a manner that closely resembled the layout of a mosque. B. The king sat on a very high pedestal, physically symbolizing that he was above all worldly matters. C. The king's throne was placed facing the 'qibla', the direction faced by Muslims during prayer, so that the audience faced the king as they would face God. Choose the correct option.