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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?
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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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