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Which of the following architectural monuments commissioned by Sultan Ala-ud-din Khilji serves as the southern gateway to the Quwwat-ul-Islam Mosque and is acclaimed as a masterpiece of early Indo-Islamic architecture?
A. Alai Minar
B. Alai Darwaza✓ Correct Answer
C. Tughlaqabad Fort
D. Qutb Minar
💡 Solution & Explanation
The Alai Darwaza, constructed in 1311 CE by Ala-ud-din Khilji, is the magnificent southern gateway of the Quwwat-ul-Islam Mosque within the Qutb complex, celebrated for its red sandstone construction, marble inlay, and true pointed arches. The Alai Minar was an ambitious incomplete tower intended to surpass the Qutb Minar, while Tughlaqabad Fort was built later by Ghiyas-ud-din Tughlaq. This gateway marks a significant milestone in the evolution of indigenous Islamic architectural styles in India.
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