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← HistoryWhich risk increased construction challenge affected multistory minarets in older Delhi Mughal structures?
A)Foundation yielding under dynamic load✓
B)Materials cracking due static pre-load
C)Scaffolding instability in high winds
D)Artisan skill diminished with time
💡 Explanation
Dynamic load amplification increased foundation settling risks because of poorly-compacted alluvial sediment; therefore, Mughal-era builders prioritized shallower, more stable foundations rather than emulating heavier, taller pre-Mughal structures.
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