Which system failure occurred when unseasonal flooding exceeded Mughal Shalimar Bagh's capacity?

💡 Explanation

Unusual flooding creates hydrostatic pressure. Because drainage systems were sized for typical flows, terrace collapse occurs when the hydrostatic overload exceeds structural limits; therefore, terraces fail, rather than aqueducts, pietra dura, or foundations that resist water pressure better.

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