Consider the following statements in context of Indo Saracenic architecture and mark the incorrect s...........

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Consider the following statements in context of Indo-Saracenic architecture and mark the incorrect statement.

It marks the confluence of local Indian architecture and architectural patterns brought by Muslim settlers.

It is characterized by structures like Domes, Minarets etc.

It was purely religious in nature and secular structures were absent.

Decorative patterns like pietra dura, calligraphy and arabesque were extensively used.

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Explanation:

Indo saracenic architecture combines elements of Hindu architecture and Muslim architecture.
An example would be a building with open pavilion, minarets with bulbous domes, lotus motifs, or involving any other elements of Indian or mughal architecture etc.
Some of the features are:

Domes
Minarets
Finials, motifs
Vaulted roofs
Cusped arches
Open Pavilions
Stained glass

Other than this decorative patterns like pietra dura, calligraphy etc. were also used (because Koran forbids naturalistic depiction of live beings and hence only geometric and stylistic patterns were available for decoration purposes).

Indo Sarcenic architecture was utilized for making religious structures like minarets for azaan, masjids etc. and also secular structures like palaces, sarais, gardens etc.