Close up of the inscriptions on entrance arch, Alai Darwaja, Qutub Minar Complex, New Delhi, India

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The Alai Darwaza is the main gateway from southern side of the Quwwat-ul-Islam Mosque. Built by Alauddin Khilji, 1311 AD. The gateway is decorated with carvings of geometric patterns and calligraphy on white marble bands. It is built in red sandstone & White marble.

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Location: New Delhi, Delhi, India
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