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Question
The rich and powerful construct large houses today. In what ways were the constructions of kings and their courtiers different in the past?
Solution
The constructions of kings and their courtiers were different in the past in the following ways:
- Safety and security was a major consideration.
- Diwan-i am was constructed for the general public.
- The constructions were carried out on uplands and surrounded by water bodies.
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