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The "Alai Darwaza," the magnificent entrance to the Quwwat-ul-Islam Mosque, was built by?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. Iltutmish
  2. Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq
  3. Alauddin Khalji
  4. Firoz Shah Tughlaq

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Alauddin Khalji

Explanation: ✅ Correct Answer: C) Alauddin Khalji 📚 Explanation: Constructed in 1311 A.D., the Alai Darwaza is considered the first building in India to employ true Islamic architectural principles like the dome and the arch. It is made of red sandstone and decorated with white marble inlays and calligraphic inscriptions. It stands as a testament to the ambitious building programs of the Khalji dynasty.