The Alai Darwaza is the southern gateway of the Quwwat-ul-Islam Mosque in the Qutb Minar complex, Mehrauli, South Delhi, Delhi. Built by Sultan Alauddin Khalji in 1311, it is made of red sandstone and features intricate white marble inlays.
The gatehouse is a square domed structure with arched entrances and houses a single chamber. It is notable for being the first Indian monument to use Islamic methods of construction and ornamentation. The Alai Darwaza is a significant example of Indo-Islamic architecture and was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1993.
Alai Darwaza is located in South Delhi, Delhi.
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