USN 15ARC3.

Third Semester B.Arch. Degree (CBCS) Examination, Dec.2016/Jan.2017

History of Architecture
Time: 3 hrs. Max. Marks: 100

Note: Answer any FIVE full questions, choosing one full question from each module.

Module-1
2. Any revealing of identification, appeal to evaluator and /or equations written eg, 42+8 = 50, will be treated as malpractice.

1 a. Explain the concept of Islamic Mosque in India along with its features. (10 Marks)
b. Explain the technique of Dome construction in Islamic Architecture. (05 Marks)
c. Discuss on “Qutub Minar”. (05 Marks)

OR
2 a. Explain the architectural character of Tughlaq style, with an example. (10 Marks)
b. Analyse the design of Firoz Shah Kotla.
Important Note : 1. On completing your answers, compulsorily draw diagonal cross lines on the remaining blank pages.

(10 Marks)

Module-2
3 a. Explain the character of Bengal provincial style, with an example. (10 Marks)
b. Discuss on Dakhit Darwaza and Bada Sona Masjid. (10 Marks)

OR
4 a. Discuss in detail construction of Gol – Gumbaz of Bijapur. (10 Marks)
b. Explain : i) Teen Darwaza ii) Ibrahim Rauza. (10 Marks)

Module-3
5 a. Explain the design approach of Jami Masjid Gulbarga. (10 Marks)
b. Elaborate Madarsa of Mond, Gawan at Bidar. (10 Marks)

OR
6 a. Discuss the functional and design significance of Buland Darwaza. (10 Marks)
b. Write short notes on :
i) Tomb of Salim Chisli ii) Humayun’s tomb. (10 Marks)

Module-4
7 a. Discuss the construction of Taj Mahal at Agra. (10 Marks)
b. Write short notes on :
i) Mughal garden ii) Red Fort. (10 Marks)

OR
8 a. Discuss in detail Fort William at Kolkata along with its characters. (10 Marks)
b. Explain the Architectural character of Colonial Indian Architecture. (10 Marks)

Module-5
9 a. Explain the design features of Victoria terminus. (10 Marks)
b. Explain any one bungalow of Chenni & Calcutta. (10 Marks)

OR
10 a. Discuss on the layout of New Delhi by Edmin Luytens & Herbert Baker. (10 Marks)
b. Write short notes on :
i) Raj path ii) India gate. (10 Marks)

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