5 Questions
What architectural technique prevalent in India before the thirteenth century was unable to bear the weight of domes?
Arches
Which architectural feature was introduced gradually to allow arches to support the weight of domes?
Voussoirs
Which architectural element allowed the domes in Indian constructions to rest on pendatives and squinches, leaving the interiors free of pillars?
Squinches
What noteworthy aspect of migration and conquest by Muslims in India is mentioned in the text?
Absorption of local architectural techniques
What architectural feature enabled the spanning of large spaces in Indian constructions during the thirteenth century?
Arches
Test your knowledge on the spread of Islam to India in the seventh and eighth centuries CE, and its impact on the architecture and history of the region.
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