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Delhi,

India

1910

 
 
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Alauddin Gate, a Partial View, Delhi.

The Alai Darwaza, extended southern gateway of Quwaat-ul-Islam mosque, is also called Alauddin Gate

[Original caption] Built by Alaudin Khilji in 1310 A.D. [end]

In 1311, Ala-ud-din Khilji carried out the extension work of the southern gateway of Quwaat-ul-Islam mosque. Made of red sandstone, Alauddin Gate has arched openings on each side. The base of this gate is octagonal in shape and has a
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