Question

Arrange the following Medieval Structures in chronological order: \[ \text{A. Humayun Tomb, New Delhi} \] \[ \text{B. Moti Masjid, Red Fort, Delhi} \] \[ \text{C. Jaunpur Jama Mosque, Jaunpur} \] \[ \text{D. Quwwat-ul-Islam Mosque, Delhi} \] \[ \text{E. Fatehpur Sikri} \]

• A. D, C, A, E, B
• B. A, B, E, D, C
• C. B, C, D, E, A
• D. E, D, A, B, C

Hint:

For medieval architecture, remember the broad order: \[ \text{Delhi Sultanate} \rightarrow \text{Sharqi} \rightarrow \text{Early Mughal} \rightarrow \text{Akbar} \rightarrow \text{Later Mughal} \]

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Concept:
To arrange medieval structures chronologically, we identify the dynasties and rulers connected with them.

Step 1: Earliest structure.
Quwwat-ul-Islam Mosque at Delhi belongs to the early Delhi Sultanate period. So, the first is: \[ D = \text{Quwwat-ul-Islam Mosque} \]

Step 2: Place Jaunpur Jama Mosque.
Jaunpur Jama Mosque belongs to the Sharqi architectural tradition of the fifteenth century. So, the second is: \[ C = \text{Jaunpur Jama Mosque} \]

Step 3: Place Humayun Tomb.
Humayun Tomb belongs to the early Mughal period. So, the third is: \[ A = \text{Humayun Tomb} \]

Step 4: Place Fatehpur Sikri.
Fatehpur Sikri was built during Akbar's reign. So, the fourth is: \[ E = \text{Fatehpur Sikri} \]

Step 5: Place Moti Masjid.
Moti Masjid in the Red Fort is associated with a later Mughal phase. So, the last is: \[ B = \text{Moti Masjid, Red Fort, Delhi} \] Therefore, the correct sequence is: \[ D \rightarrow C \rightarrow A \rightarrow E \rightarrow B \] Hence, the correct answer is: \[ \boxed{\text{(A) D, C, A, E, B}} \]