Government of India
Alai Darwaza
Keywords: Historical Monument
Islamic Architecture
Description: Alai Darwaza is the southern gateway of the Quwwat-ul-Islam mosque in Qutb complex, Mehrauli, Delhi, India erected by Alauddin Khilji when he extended the mosque. The extension included construction of three more gateways, two on the eastern side and one on the northern side. It was constructed of red sandstone in 1311 C.E. as indicated by three inscriptions on it. The steps leading to the Alai Darwaza are on the side of a shallow ravine, which has become silted up. It is believed to be the earliest structure fully based upon Islamic style of arcuate construction and geometric ornamentation. With its excellent proportions, elegant carvings and inscriptional bands, it is regarded as one of the most treasured gems of Islamic architecture.
Source: Archaeological Survey of India
Type: Image
Received From: Archaeological Survey of India
| DC Field | Value |
| dc.coverage.spatial | Mehrauli, Delhi, India |
| dc.coverage.temporal | 1311 C.E. |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2021-11-09T12:20:40Z |
| dc.date.available | 2021-11-09T12:20:40Z |
| dc.description | Alai Darwaza is the southern gateway of the Quwwat-ul-Islam mosque in Qutb complex, Mehrauli, Delhi, India erected by Alauddin Khilji when he extended the mosque. The extension included construction of three more gateways, two on the eastern side and one on the northern side. It was constructed of red sandstone in 1311 C.E. as indicated by three inscriptions on it. The steps leading to the Alai Darwaza are on the side of a shallow ravine, which has become silted up. It is believed to be the earliest structure fully based upon Islamic style of arcuate construction and geometric ornamentation. With its excellent proportions, elegant carvings and inscriptional bands, it is regarded as one of the most treasured gems of Islamic architecture. |
| dc.source | Archaeological Survey of India |
| dc.format.mimetype | image/jpg |
| dc.subject | Historical Monument Islamic Architecture |
| dc.type | Image |
| dc.format.medium | image |
| dc.format.material | Red Sandstone |
| DC Field | Value |
| dc.coverage.spatial | Mehrauli, Delhi, India |
| dc.coverage.temporal | 1311 C.E. |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2021-11-09T12:20:40Z |
| dc.date.available | 2021-11-09T12:20:40Z |
| dc.description | Alai Darwaza is the southern gateway of the Quwwat-ul-Islam mosque in Qutb complex, Mehrauli, Delhi, India erected by Alauddin Khilji when he extended the mosque. The extension included construction of three more gateways, two on the eastern side and one on the northern side. It was constructed of red sandstone in 1311 C.E. as indicated by three inscriptions on it. The steps leading to the Alai Darwaza are on the side of a shallow ravine, which has become silted up. It is believed to be the earliest structure fully based upon Islamic style of arcuate construction and geometric ornamentation. With its excellent proportions, elegant carvings and inscriptional bands, it is regarded as one of the most treasured gems of Islamic architecture. |
| dc.source | Archaeological Survey of India |
| dc.format.mimetype | image/jpg |
| dc.subject | Historical Monument Islamic Architecture |
| dc.type | Image |
| dc.format.medium | image |
| dc.format.material | Red Sandstone |
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