The historic architectural monument 'Alai Darwaza', which serves as a spectacular southern gateway to the Qutub complex, was constructed by: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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The historic architectural monument 'Alai Darwaza', which serves as a spectacular southern gateway to the Qutub complex, was constructed by:

A. Iltutmish

B. Firoz Shah Tughlaq

C. Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq

D. Alauddin Khalji

Answer: Option D

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The Alai Darwaza was built by Alauddin Khalji in 1311 CE. It is famous for being the first Indian building to use scientific Islamic arch and dome principles.

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