The first clear synthesis of Indo-Iranian (Persian) architecture is seen in Sher Shah’s Tomb at Sasaram, completed around 1545. Built atop a vast plinth in the middle of a lake, it combines the imposing dome and octagonal structure of Persian style with the pillared kiosks (chhatris) and massive stone masonry of Indian architecture. The correct answer is (D) Sher Shah’s Tomb.
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The tomb of Sher Shah Suri in Sasaram, Bihar, represents the first significant and successful synthesis of Indo-Iranian architectural elements. Constructed in the mid-16th century, the tomb stands as a fusion masterpiece. It combines the imposing, massive Indian stone construction and the features of the central Indian Muslim style with the lofty Persian double-dome and the use of the octagonal plan. The aesthetic unity and grandeur of this structure predate the sophisticated Indo-Persian synthesis found in later Mughal architecture.