chamfered

(adjective)

having an edge or corner cut off for a finished appearance and to break sharp edges; beveled

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  • Mughal Empire

Examples of chamfered in the following topics:

  • Mughal Dynasty

    • The Taj Mahal's base structure is essentially a large, multi-chambered cube with chamfered corners, forming an unequal octagon that is approximately 180 feet on each of the four long sides.
    • This motif of stacked pishtaqs is replicated on the chamfered corner areas, making the design completely symmetrical on all sides of the building.
    • Four minarets frame the tomb, one at each corner of the plinth facing the chamfered corners.The marble dome that surmounts the tomb is the most spectacular feature.
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