What is the difference between a corbelled arch and a true arch?

A corbelled arch is made by stepping stones inward until they meet, while a true arch uses wedge-shaped stones to distribute the load.

Structural Engineering in Medieval India

UPSC Archival Analysis

The first true scientific arch in Indian Sultanate architecture is found in the Tomb of Balban in Mehrauli, Delhi.

Exam Year

2016

Evidence Source

ID: ART_ARC_2016_193 Ref: History of Indian Architecture by Christopher Tadgell