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
