Consider the following statements about Delhi Sultanate architecture: 1. The Slave Dynasty used old Hindu structures and combined them with Islamic features to create a new style called the Mameluke style. 2. The Khilji Dynasty introduced true arches and domes using red sandstone, influenced by the Seljuq style from Central Asia. Which of the above statements is/are correct? |ForumIAS

[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: C

Notes:

Explanation:

The Slave rulers reused Hindu and Jain temple parts and created a mix of local and Islamic styles.
The Khiljis brought in true arches, domes, and red sandstone buildings with Central Asian (Seljuq) influence.

Source: NCERT and History Of Medieval India – NCERT (Satish Chandra)

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