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What architectural technique prevalent in India before the thirteenth century was unable to bear the weight of domes?
What architectural technique prevalent in India before the thirteenth century was unable to bear the weight of domes?
Which architectural feature was introduced gradually to allow arches to support the weight of domes?
Which architectural feature was introduced gradually to allow arches to support the weight of domes?
Which architectural element allowed the domes in Indian constructions to rest on pendatives and squinches, leaving the interiors free of pillars?
Which architectural element allowed the domes in Indian constructions to rest on pendatives and squinches, leaving the interiors free of pillars?
What noteworthy aspect of migration and conquest by Muslims in India is mentioned in the text?
What noteworthy aspect of migration and conquest by Muslims in India is mentioned in the text?
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What architectural feature enabled the spanning of large spaces in Indian constructions during the thirteenth century?
What architectural feature enabled the spanning of large spaces in Indian constructions during the thirteenth century?
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