The span limitation of stone slabs governed the width of covered rooms and spaces. Domes were used for wider spans. Stone ceilings and domes were supported by load-bearing walls and columns supported bracketed arches, to create baradaris (colonnades punctuated by stone pillars). A variety of bracketed openings appear like constructed arches. Carved stone elements such as jalis, takiahs and brackets, lighten the appearance on the monolithic, outer stone facades, while fine paintings and 7 mirrors embellish and distinguish the interiors. Most buildings have projected weather sheds and plinths, and water is channelled through a well-developed system of canals, fountains and reservoirs.

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