The rich and powerful construct large houses today. In what ways were the constructions of kings and their courtiers different in the past?
The construction of kings were done over a large area grounds with especial raw materials like red stone, marble, diamonds etc.
- On the other hand, buildings hand plans for the water system, tanks and gardens.
- The directions were of special considerations. For example, placing of throne in diwan-I khas in the west direction.
- The new innovations were always welcomed in the constructions by kings. For example pietra-dura
- Buildings made by kings often had fusion of regional architecture such as gujrati, rajasthani and bangle domes.
- It can be assumed the building of nobles must not have had such features.
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