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Which limit increased the difficulty of pietra dura compositions in many Mughal-era gardens?

A)Structural settling of the foundations
B)Seasonal shifting of stone tiles
C)Thermal expansion of mosaic layers
D)Water damage to delicate materials

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Structural settling complicated design, limiting heavier pietra dura features, because differential soil compression induced cracking through rigid inlays acting as stress concentrators, therefore simpler designs, rather than elaborate, reduced long-term failures given the foundation limitations.

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