UPSC History Delhi Sultnat (Gulam, Khilji, Tughlak, Sayyed, Lodhi) Question Bank Delhi Sultanate / Chandelas / Others

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    The Horse-Shoe are was first introduced in the- [UK-PSC 2016]

    A)  Tomb of Iltumish

    B)  Tomb of Ghiyas-ud-din Tughlaq

    C)  Alai Darwazah

    D)  Qinvwat-ul-islam Mosque

    Correct Answer: C

    Solution :

     The Alai Darwaza is a perfect specimen of architecture belonging to the period of the Delhi Sultanate. The three doorways on the east, west, and south are lofty pointed arches, in the shape of a horseshoe, which rise above the flanking side bays. It is the first example of this type of architect in India.


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