Question

State the important features of the following monuments in 8-10 sentences each:
(i) Alai Darwaza
(ii) Qutb Minar

Answer 1

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State the important features of the following monuments in 8-10 sentences each:

(i) Alai Darwaza

(ii) Qutb Minar

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1. Alai Darwaaza

• Ala'i Darwaza is the southern gateway of the Quwwat-ul-Islam Mosque in Qutb complex, Mehrauli, Delhi (India).

• It was built by Sultan Alauddin Khalji in the year 1311.

• It is made of red sandstone and is a square domed gatehouse with arched entrances and houses.

• It is located near the Qutb Minar.

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2. Qutb Minar

• The Qutb Minar, is located in Mehrauli, New Delhi.

• The construction of the Qutb Minar was started by Qutub-ud-din-Aibak and was completed by his son-in-law Iltutmish.

• It is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

• The height of Qutb Minar is 72.5 or 73 meters.

• It is the tallest Minar in the world.

• It is built of bricks.

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Fun Fact: The construction of Qutb Minar, which was started by Qutub-ud-din-Aibak is not named after him. It was built in the honour of Qutb-ud-din Kaki, the Sufi Saint.

How Do They Look?

➲ Alai Darwaaza

First Attachment.

➲ Qutb Minar

Second Attachment.