Consider the following statements regarding "Tughlaq architecture."

1. The striking feature of the Tughlaq architecture was the sloping walls, called 'batter'.
2. The "batter" is extensively used by Firuz Tughlaq in his buildings.
3. Tughlaq generally used costly red sandstone in their buildings

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Consider the following statements regarding "Tughlaq architecture."

1. The striking feature of the Tughlaq architecture was the sloping walls, called 'batter'.

2. The "batter" is extensively used by Firuz Tughlaq in his buildings.

3. Tughlaq generally used costly red sandstone in their buildings

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The correct answer is 1 only. The Sloping Walls / 'Batter' (Statement 1 is Correct):The most distinctive feature of Tughlaq architecture is the sloping wall, known as "Batter." This gave the buildings (especially tombs and forts) an appearance of great strength and solidity, similar to ancient Egyptian structures. This was both an aesthetic choice and a structural necessity to support heavy roofs.Use of Batter by Firuz Tughlaq (Statement 2 is Incorrect):While the "batter" was a hallmark of the dynasty, it was used most extensively by the founder, Ghiyas-ud-din Tughlaq (e.g., in the Tughlaqabad Fort and his own tomb). Interestingly, Firuz Shah Tughlaq largely abandoned the sloping walls in many of his buildings, preferring a more vertical and simpler style, often using multi-domed roofs and pillars instead.Materials Used (Statement 3 is Incorrect):Unlike the Khaljis or the later Mughals, the Tughlaqs did not generally use costly red sandstone or marble. Due to financial constraints and a preference for austerity, they used cheap and easily available grey sandstone or rubble masonry. To hide the rough finish of the rubble, they often covered the walls with thick plaster, which was then painted or white-washed.

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1 and 3 only

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2 only

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1,2 and 3

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