Consider the following statements: The striking feature of the Jama Masjid in Kashmir completed by Zain-ul-Abidin include(s): 1. Turret 2. Similarity with Buddhist pagodas 3. Persian style Which of the above statements is/are correct?
UPSC CSE Pre. 1999
A. 1 alone
B. 1, 2 and 3
C. 2 and 3
D. 1 and 3
Answer: 1, 2 and 3
Option b is the correct answer.
Statement 1 is correct: The turret is one of the most distinctive features of the Jama Masjid. The Masjid occupies a total area of
384
×
381
384×381 feet and is quadrangular in shape with four turrets. These are in the middle of each side and covered with pyramidal roofs. All of the turrets are interconnected by spacious halls, with bright yellow poppies lining the mossy brick paths.
Statement 2 is correct: The turrets of the Jama Masjid are similar to the turrets found on Buddhist pagodas, which are tall, slender structures with a pyramidal roof.
Statement 3 is correct: The influence of Persian architectural style is observed in various aspects of the mosque's design, such as the arches, decorations, and overall layout, which bear similarities to Persian architectural traditions.