True arches, unlike corbelled arches, distribute weight sideways to the piers or abutments, allowing for wider spans and greater structural stability. Their introduction marked a significant architectural development.
In which one of the following buildings the first extant true arch is found ?
Asked in UPSC CAPF 2017 · Topic: Delhi Sultanate: Art and Architecture (Key Architectural Elements: Arch, Dome, Minaret, Squinch)
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Answer: C. Tomb of Sultan Balban
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