Chapter 13

By the 19th century, the British were the official rulers of India. They brought the Industrial Revolution and railroads to India. The Victoria Terminus was conceived of as which of the following?

A cathedral to modernization

Mausoleum

A large and impressive tomb

In Krishna and Radha in a Pavilion, which of the following would be a setting for the lovers' tryst?

A lush garden at night with lightning flashes

The architect of the Taj Mahal achieved a balance between the verticality and horizontality of the structure by maintaining which of the following?

A strict system of proportions

The secular destiny renounced for the spiritual life represents the dual nature of the Buddha. Which of the following artworks represents that dual nature?

Emerald Buddha

What does the Royal Polyglot Bible reveal about Akbar and his interest in art?

His fascination with European art

Which of the following religions was growing as a political and religious force in 13th-century India?

Islam

Who did Bichitr include in a portrait of Jahangir?

James I of England

The Delhi sultanate was established in 1206 by ____.

Qutb al-Din Aybak

Humayun persuaded two Persian masters to move to his imperial court and teach which of the following?

The art of painting