Name: Sikhs' Struggle for Independence
Uploaded: 2019-07-19
Duration: 4 min 51 s
Description: Throughout the 17th and 18th centuries, the Sikhs stood their ground against the Mughals. Let's see how they seized their independence from Mughal rule.

Question

Elaborate about the architecture and culture associated with the new courts of Awadh, Bengal and Hyderabad.

Accepted Answer

The architecture associated with the new courts of Awadh, Bengal and Hyderabad can be described as follows:

Awadh: The architecture and traditions have reached their peak under the Nawabs of Awadh. Kathak, Khayal, Thumri, Dadra, Qawali, Ghazals were given significant importance. The rulers of Awadh were patrons of art and literature. Lucknow, the capital of Awadh became a centre of art and culture.

Bengal: Bengal was the wealthiest region of the subcontinent and under the Nawabs of Bengal the region witnessed a time of peace and prosperity. Bengal was the centre of art and culture.

New literary traditions and music forms evolved in Bengal. Baul singers were Bengal became very famous. Folk tales and Ballads became important forms of culture to be associated with Bengal. Several monuments were constructed in eighteenth century Bengal.

Hyderabad: European architectural styles were on the rise during the eighteenth century in Hyderabad. Apart from the Nizams palaces, the noble families also built their own palaces and mansions. Hyderabad came to be known as the "City of Nizams".

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