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The massive gateway known as 'Alai Darwaza', which serves as the southern entrance to the Qutub Minar complex, was built by whom?

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

Answer options

  1. Iltutmish
  2. Alauddin Khalji
  3. Qutbuddin Aibak
  4. Firoz Shah Tughlaq

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Alauddin Khalji

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: B) Alauddin Khalji šŸ“š Explanation: The Alai Darwaza is a magnificent architectural marvel built by Sultan Alauddin Khalji in 1311 AD. It was constructed as the grand southern gateway to the Quwwat-ul-Islam Mosque within the Qutub Minar complex in Delhi. This beautiful structure is highly significant because it was the first building in India to perfectly employ authentic Islamic architectural principles like the true arch and the true dome.