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Chahar Bagh is a mix of Persian and Indo Persian patterns of quadrilateral garden.

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Taj Mahal is located
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Humayun conceptualised the idea of construction of Chahar Bagh in his autobiography.
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Explain two features of the Mughal Chahar Bagh garden.
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What does the term 'Hasht-Bihisht' imply?
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Expalin the 'Chahar Bagh' format. Give suitable examples.
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The pedestal on which Shah Jahan's throne was placed came to described as _____.[Qibla/ Noor]
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Mention any two monuments built by Akbar.
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The rich and powerful construct large houses today. In what ways were the constructions of kings and their courtiers different in the past?
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 Diwan-i-Am courts also described as _____.
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The Agra Fort was built by Shah Jahan.
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Many buildings at Fatehpur Sikri show the influence of the architectural styles of Gujarat and Malwa.
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Name two prominent Mughal monuments which conform to the chahar bagh format? Explain.

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During Akbar's reign different elements of the Mughal architecture were not fused together to create unique design.
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Which Mughal ruler shifted his capital from Fatehpur Sikiri to Agra?
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Many buildings show the influence of Gujarat and Malwa in Akbar's capital at _____.[Fatehpur Sikri/ Poona]
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Explain the features of the Mughal chahar bagh gardens. What does it say about the nature and taste of the Mughals?
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Which of the following statements regarding Chahar Bagh garden is correct? 
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What are the elements of a Mughal Char bagh garden?
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The ceremonial halls of the Diwan-i Khas and Diwan-i-Am were planned during the reign of Humayun.
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Shah Jahan constructed a new city called Shahjahanabad in Delhi.