GC University, Lahore

Department of Philosophy and IDC

Lahore: History and Architecture

Final Examination 2022 (Objective) Semester III

Exam: B.A. / BSc. Hons (Morning & Evening) Time: 20 Mins
Course Code: 1106 Max Marks: 10

Name: ________________________ Roll No: ______________________

Note: No marks will be awarded in case of cutting and overwriting.

Q1. Circle the correct option.

(i) On Aurangzeb ascension, in _____________, Lahore began to fall off in wealth and popularity.
a. 1560 A.D. b. 1672 A.D c. 1658 A.D. d. 1526 A.D.

(ii) Jahangir made Lahore the headquarters of his government in ___________

a. 1612 A.D. b. 1622 A.D. c. 1632 A.D. d. 1642 A.D.

(iii) The rehabilitation movement during Sultanate era was initiated by _____________
a. Sultan Shams ud-din Iltutmish b. Sultan Ghias ud-din Balban
c. Sultan Sayyid Mubarak Shah d. Sultan Feroz Shah Tughlaq

(iv) Above the dado level the interior wall surface and ceilings of Shish Mahal are finished in
a. White marble b. Red sandstone c. Fresco painting d. Glass mosaic

(v) Construction of Shalamar garden was supervised by

a. Khalil ullah Khan b. Ali Mardan Khan
c. Wazir Khan d. Asaf khan
(vi) A detached, self-standing tapering tower with an inner stairway is called

a. Chattri b. Jali c. Minaret d. Dome

(vii) A passage between rows of seats in a building such as mosque or church

a. Aisle b. Alcove c. Chhatri d. Arcade

(viii) The cenotaph of Emperor Jahangir is a treat to the eye with its beautiful calligraphy done in

a. Glass mosaic b. Glazed tile work c. Fresco work d. Pietra dura

(ix) The foundation of the Badshahi Masjid was laid in

a. 1634 b. 1671 c. 1651 d. 1661

(x) Jahangir’s tomb in plan is

a. Square b. Octagonal
c. Rectangle d. Hexagonal

Good Luck
 GC University, Lahore
Department of Philosophy and IDC
Lahore: History and Architecture

Final Examination 2022 (Subjective) Semester III

Exam: B.A. / BSc. Hons (Morning & Evening) Time: 2hr 40 Mins
Course Code: 1106 Max Marks: 40

Note: Attempt any four questions. All questions carry equal marks.

Q2. (a) Explain the Introduction and structural principles of architecture in detail. (5)
(b) Elucidate the history of Lahore during the era of Mughal emperor Babar and Aurangzeb. (5)

Q3. Elaborate the architecture of Jahangir’s tomb. (10)

Q4. Describe the history and plan of Lahore fort along with architectural description of
Hammam-e-Shahi and Diwan e Aam. (10)

Q5. Explain how progressively Badshahi Masjid is evolved in terms of architecture and decoration
from Wazir Khan Masjid. (10)

Q6. Define any five (5) Architectural Terms. (5×2=10)

(a) Drum (e) Balustrade

(b) Vault (f) Cloister
(c) Squinch (g) Turret/ Burj

Good Luck