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For the questions 33–36, choose the best
option to complete the missing part of the
passage.
33. Throughout history, all civilisations had 34. The Mughal Empire left a deep mark on Indian
certain idiosyncratic characteristics, including civilisation during its three-century reign.
artworks, livelihood sources, forms of ‑‑‑‑ Many of them remain standing today
government, and monumental architecture. and serve as a testament to the legacy of
---- For example, the ancient monuments at the Mughals. Their influence also extended
Great Zimbabwe, the extensive stone ruins of to art, literature, and culture. Persian and
an African Iron Age city, are still consistently Central Asian cultural elements introduced
used as a symbol of political power in the by the Mughals blended with Indian art forms,
modern nation of Zimbabwe. Not only are resulting in the creation of new styles such
the stylised stone sculptures so marvellous as miniature paintings. Furthermore, the
but also the distinct artistic style of the Mughal emperors played a significant role in
representations of native animals carved in promoting Urdu as a literary language, which
soapstone, known as Zimbabwe Birds. They became an essential part of India’s culture
remain an emblem of Zimbabwe, appearing on and heritage.
the nation’s flag, currency, and coats of arms.
A) Sultan Begum of the Mughals was an
A) Great Zimbabwe is, on the other hand, influential woman known for her contributions
a testament to the sophistication of the to the construction of architectural marvels.
ancestors of the local Shona people, evident B) Babur, a chieftain from what is now
through the ancient monument.
Uzbekistan, is said to have founded the
B) Civilisations built their entire political Mughal Empire with assistance from the
identities by associating themselves with Safavids and Ottomans.
the ancient architecture so that they left a C) The architectural achievements of the
heritage.
empire, particularly their magnificent palaces,
C) In particular, just as they are built for forts, and mausoleums, were noteworthy.
the same purpose today, monumental D) The most notable Mughal emperors were
architectures were constructed to preserve Shah Jahan, who had the Taj Mahal
their legacies.
built, and Akbar the Great, known for his
D) Architectures are not the only monuments administrative reforms.
that identify civilisations, but they also cover E) The Mughal emperors commissioned
many meaningful signs and symbols of the illustrated works, including epics, historical
civilisations.
memoirs, and biographies such as
E) When it comes to interpreting the carvings Baburnama.
on the ancient monuments, there have been
enormous meanings that can change from
region to region.
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