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Ritika ChitlangiaAIR 55

Question Q.2Discuss the statement with reference to developments in the fields of literature, art and architectureGS1GS1

The period of Delhi Sultans witnessed the emergence of Indo-Persian culture. Discuss the statement with reference to developments in the fields of literature, art and architecture.

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Introduction

Delhi sultanate started with the Mamluks dynasty's [illegible] rule for nearly 500 years, upto the reign of Ibrahim Lodi.

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Emergence of Indo-Persian culture

(A) Literature

1Mamluks dynasty caused out new style of writing => Persian + Hindi => emergence of Urdu literature.
2Priyji dynasty => translations of several Indian stones we call Kathas.
3Lodi dynasty => emergence of translations of Vedas and [illegible].

(B) Art

1Tughlaq => naturalistic paintings with use of 'foreshortening'.
2Lodi's => halos around the ruler.
3Inscriptions of 'Persian verses' in the body of the paintings.

(C) Architecture

1Use of calligraphy on the walls: Eg: Juma Masjid [illegible].
2Use of niah [illegible] kabia and gali work.
3Eg: Significance of light in Persian miniature.
4Use of red and white sandstone: Eg: Red Fort.

Therefore, emergence of Persian architecture is the addition of a layer in India's cultural history.

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Conclusion

Therefore, emergence of Persian architecture is the addition of a layer in India's cultural history.

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Ritika Chitlangia

AIR 55

Subject & Paper

GS1GS1

Topic

Modern Indian History from about the middle of the eighteenth century until the present

Delhi Sultanate

Indo-Persian Culture

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