INDIAN HISTORY

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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Who among the following built the famous Alai Darwaza?
A
Allaudin Khilji
B
Babur
C
Ibrahim Lodi
D
Shahjahan
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Solution-The ‘Alai Darwaza’ is the main gate from the southern side of Quwwat-ul-Islam mosque in the Qutub Minar. It was built by Alauddin Khilji in 1311 AD. The Alai Darwaza has a domed entrance which is constructed using red sandstone and is adorned with white marble.

Detailed explanation-2: -Like most kings, Alauddin Khilji wanted everlasting fame, and that’s why he commissioned grand monuments like the Alai Darwaza and the Alai Minar, a tower that was meant to be even more magnificent than the Qutub Minar. Inside the Qutub Minar complex is a very ornate doorway – called the Alai Darwaza.

Detailed explanation-3: -Complete answer: The Siri Fort was founded by Alauddin in the early years of the 14th century.

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