With reference to the cultural history of India, consider the following statements:
1. White marble was used i

Question

With reference to the cultural history of India, consider the following statements:
1. White marble was used in making Buland Darwaza and Khankah at Fatehpur Sikri.
2. Red sandstone and marble were used in making Bara Imambara and Rumi Darwaza in Lucknow.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

The Buland Darwaza at Fatehpur Sikri is primarily constructed from red sandstone, though some white marble is used in decorative elements and inscriptions. Similarly, the Bara Imambara and Rumi Darwaza in Lucknow are predominantly built using brick and limestone, with marble being sparingly used for specific decorative aspects rather than as a primary building material alongside red sandstone.