CAMBRIDGE SCHOOL, INDIRAPURAM
Class 3, Session: 2020-21
Subject: Social Studies
Uploaded on: 18.01.2021
Should be completed by: 21.01.2021
Note:
1. Complete the task in your fair note book/ print out . A similar
exercise is given on page 27, 28 and 29 in the Social Studies
Workbook (Vol-2) and can be done in it, if available with you.
2. Please start working on the next module only after completion of
this module.
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The Sarcophagus
Sarcophagus - a stone coffin, especially one bearing sculpture, inscriptions,
etc., often displayed at a monument.
The sarcophagus of Humayun is found
in the central domed chamber.
The head is pointing north and facing
west according to Islamic practice.
Black marble has been used for
geometrical pattern to decorate the
grave.
- SE chamber - for the 3 daughters
of Humayun
- NE chamber - for the 2 wives of
Humayun
- SW chamber - for Bahadur Shah
and his wife
- The sex of the person buried is
marked by a simple carved
symbol.
• A raised rectangle indicates
a male.
• A flat writing slate indicates
a female.
Draw the symbols -
Male Is Sarcophagus Female Is Sarcophagus
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Child's Sarcophagus
Cambridge/ SST/ Class-3/Vol-II/2020/Pg. 27
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Architectural Features
An Iwan is a rectangular hall or
space, usually arched, walled on
three sides, with one side open.
Red sandstones and white marbles
are used in the construction of the
tomb.
I six-pointed star I
The architects of the tomb, Sayyed
Mohammad and his father were Persion.
They were influenced by the Hindu
architecture and other buildings in Delhi.
It has hexagonal chattries ( domed
buildings) like those found in the Rajput
forts.
The stone windows are placed in such
a way on all the floors that they allow
light to stream into the central hall
through out the day.
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The Western Gate
List out important features.
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The Southern Gate
List out important features.
~ Through which gate did you enter the Humayun 's Tomb on
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Cambridge/SST /Class-3/Vol-II/2020/Pg. 29
SUGGESTED ANSWERS
Note: Please refer to the answers only after the completion
of the task.
(Pg. 29, Vol 2)
Important Features of the Western Gate.
West Gateway is 16 m high.
Rooms on each side flank the central passage.
Six sided stars used by the Mughals as an ornamental comic
symbol adorn the structure.
Each side is crowned by a square chhatri.
Important Features of the Southern Gate.
It is a double storey building.
Local grey quartzite with red sandstone is used.
White marble is used in the construction of the tomb.
A screen of arches attached to the gateways on either side
adds the grand effect to this gateway.