The Mughal architecture was characterized by the combination of various elements.

A. Arch, dome and vault of the Sultanate architecture was incorporated in the Mughal style.

B. The elements of provisional style were made part of the Mughal structure.

C. Central Asian and South East Asian styles symbolized by the bulbous dome, Pietra dura and rectangular gardens also become constituents of Mughal specimens.

D. The Palace city of Fatehpur Sikri is a brilliant architectural specimen of this kind of style.

E. Mughal architecture was the exhibition of arcuate style.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

The correct code is A, B, D only. Key Points

• Mughal architecture is a blend of Persian, Central Asian, and Indian architectural styles.
• Arch, dome and vault of the Sultanate architecture was incorporated in the Mughal style. This statement is correct.
  • The arch, dome, and vault are all elements of Sultanate architecture, which was the dominant architectural style in India before the Mughals.
• The elements of provisional style were made part of the Mughal structure.This statement is correct.
  • The Mughals also incorporated elements of the provisional style, which is characterized by its use of delicate ornamentation and intricate latticework.
  • The bulbous dome, Pietra dura, and rectangular gardens are all elements of Central Asian Architecture.
• The Palace city of Fatehpur Sikri is a brilliant architectural specimen of this kind of style. This statement is correct. ​
  • The Palace city of Fatehpur Sikri is a brilliant architectural specimen of this kind of style.
• Central Asian and South East Asian styles symbolized by the bulbous dome, Pietra dura and rectangular gardens also become constituents of Mughal specimens. This statement is incorrect. ​
  • The bulbous dome is not a characteristic of Southeast Asian architecture.
  • The bulbous dome is a characteristic of Persian architecture, which was one of the main influences on Mughal architecture.
• Mughal architecture was the exhibition of arcuate style.​This statement is incorrect.
  • Mughal architecture is not the exhibition of arcuate style.
  • Arcuate style is characterized by the use of arches, which are not the only architectural element used in Mughal architecture.