Question
Download Solution PDFIn which one of the following buildings the first extant true arch is found?
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is Tomb of Sultan Balban.
Key Points
- Tomb of Sultan Balban:
- It is located in Mehrauli, New Delhi.
- It is considered to be the first structure to have a true dome and an arch.
Additional Information
- Adhai din ka Jhonpra:
- It is one of the oldest mosques in India and is located in the city of Ajmer, Rajasthan.
- It is built by Qutb-ud-din Aibak.
- Quwwat ul Islam Mosque:
- It is located within the Qutub Minar complex at Mehrauli in Delhi.
- It was built by the Qutub-ud-din Aibak.
- Alai Darwaza:
- It is the southern gateway of the Quwwat-ul-Islam Mosque.
- It is made up of red sandstone.
- It was built by Alauddin Khalji in 1311 AD.
- It is located in the Qutb complex, Mehrauli, Delhi.
- Alai Minar An incomplete Minar ambitiously started by Sultan but was left incomplete.
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