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History of alai darwaza

Answer 1

The Alai Darwaza was named after the first Khalji Sultan named Ala-ud-din Khalji of the Khalji dynasty.It lies within the Qutb Complex in South Delhi on the southern end of the ancient Quwwat-Ul-Islam Masjid.Alai Darwaza has a domed entrance which is constructed using red sandstone and is decorated with white marble. The walls of the Darwaza are inscribed with Nashk script and is one of the first buildings in India to be built using an Islamic architectural style.

Answer 2

The Alai Darwaza is the main gate from the southern side of the Quwwat-ul-Islam Mosque in the Qutub Minar complex. The Alai Darwaza has been named after Ala-ud-din Khilji. Alai Darwaza was one of the four gateways that were to be constructed. However, only the Alai Darwaza was cnstructed as Alai-ud-din Khilji passed away. The Alai Darwaza represents the early Indo- Muslim style architecture

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