Prelims 1999 · archive
HardThe 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?
Answer & explanation
Answer: (b) 1, 2 and 3
The Srinagar Jama Masjid, a 15th-century mosque expanded under Sultan Zain-ul-Abidin, is noted for its turrets, its pagoda-like roofs drawing on Kashmir's Buddhist wooden tradition and its Persian-style arches.
- ✓ 1. Corner turrets mark the building.
- ✓ 2. Its tiered roofs recall Buddhist pagodas.
- ✓ 3. Arches and facade show Persian influence.
Remember · Kashmir Jama Masjid: turrets, pagoda-like roofs and Persian-style arches.
Sources
- Srinagar, Britannica ↗ · reference work “the Jāmiʿ Masjid (Congregational Mosque), built in the 15th century, is said to be the largest mosque in Kashmir”
Question: UPSC Civil Services (Preliminary) 1999, General Studies paper. UPSC did not publish an answer key for 1999: the answer shown is the generally accepted one, and the sources above explain the facts behind it. Explanation: Minimalist IAS, checked 24 Oct 2026 (how we verify). ·