Practice Gopurams and mandapas - 3.5.2 | 3. An Imperial Capital Vijayanagara (c. fourteenth to sixteenth century) | CBSE 12 History - 2
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Question 1

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What is a gopuram?

💡 Hint: Think about entrances that are more than just doorways.

Question 2

Easy

What function do mandapas serve?

💡 Hint: Consider what spaces allow people to come together in temples.

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Question 1

What is the primary purpose of a gopuram in temple architecture?

  • To serve as a storage area
  • To act as an entrance signaling royal authority
  • To house sacred texts

💡 Hint: Think about how they stand at the temple entrance and what they symbolize.

Question 2

True or False: Mandapas are only for the image of the main deity.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider the activities that take place beyond just the main deity.

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Question 1

Design your own temple entrance considering the cultural significance and architectural elements inspired by gopurams.

💡 Hint: Think creatively about how design elements can reflect both tradition and modernity.

Question 2

Critically assess how gopurams and mandapas influence contemporary architecture in India.

💡 Hint: Consider how current public buildings draw from historical architecture in appearance and purpose.

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