History · Mughal Architecture
With reference to medieval Indian history, what does 'Pietra Dura' refer to?
- 1A kind of coloured photograph brought from Iran to the Mughal Court.
- 2A variety of musical instruments played during Mughal wedding rituals.
- 3Coloured hard stones placed in depressions carved into marble or sandstone creating beautiful patterns.✓
- 4It was a type of an intricate textile design quite popular in the Deccan under the Mughals.
Correct answer
Coloured hard stones placed in depressions carved into marble or sandstone creating beautiful patterns.
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