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Ala'i Darwaza ( Urdu: علاء دروازه, lit. 'Gate of Alauddin ') is the southern gateway of the Quwwat-ul-Islam Mosque in Qutb complex, Mehrauli, Delhi, India. Built by Sultan Alauddin Khalji in 1311 and made of red sandstone, it is a square domed gatehouse with arched entrances and houses a single chamber.
The Alai Darwaza, which translates to ‘Alai Gate’ is the main gateway from the southern side of the Quwwat-ul-Islam Mosque in Mehrauli, Delhi. Founder of Alai Darwaza. The ornamental gateway, chiseled to perfection, was built by Sultan Alauddin Khalji, the second Sultan of the medieval short-lived Khalji dynasty in 1311.
Aug 30, 2018 · Alai Darwaza is widely regarded as one of the earliest structures in India constructed in the authentic Islamic architectural style, featuring exquisite arches and true domes. Many of the inscribed stones have now fallen down.
The Alai Darwaza is the only entrance remaining of four added to the Qutb Complex by Ala al-Din Khalji (reg. 1296 - 1316). Located on the southeastern edge of the complex, its elaborate treatment suggests that it may have been used as a gate to the city itself through the extension of the Qutb mosque.
Dec 20, 2022 · Inside the Qutub Minar complex is a very ornate doorway – called the Alai Darwaza. It’s the southern gateway of the Quwwat-ul-Islam Mosque in the complex. The original plan was to construct three more such gates, but that never came to pass.
The surrounding archaeological area contains funerary buildings, notably the magnificent Alai-Darwaza Gate, the masterpiece of Indo-Muslim art (built in 1311), and two mosques, including the Quwwatu'l-Islam, the oldest in northern India, built of materials reused from some 20 Brahman temples.
Aug 28, 2023 · The Alai Darwaza was one of the four gates to the complex now known as the Qutub complex. It marks a significant development in Indian architecture — not only was red sandstone and white marble used together for the first time, but it is also said to be the first true dome or the first example of a dome built on principles of arcuate (curved ...
At a distance of 15 km from New Delhi Railway Station, Alai Darwaza is a magnificent gateway situated north of Qutub Minar in the Qutub Complex. The Alai Darwaza was built by Aladdin Khilji in 1311 AD with exquisite inlaid marble decorations and latticed stone panels.
Alauddin commissioned the Alai Darwaza, which was completed in 1311, and serves as the southern gateway leading to the Quwwat-ul-Islam mosque built by Qutb al-Din Aibak. He also started the construction of the Alai Minar, which was intended to be double to size of the Qutb Minar, but the project was abandoned, probably when he died.
The Alai Darwaza is the main gateway from southern side of the Quwwat-ul-Islam Mosque. It was built by the second Khilji Sultan of Delhi, Ala-ud-din Khilji in 1311 AD, who also added a court to the pillared to the eastern side.
