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Quwwat-al-islam mosque is located in which of the following cities?
Sikar
Hyderabad
New Delhi
Ajmer
New Delhi
The Quwwat-ul-Islam Mosque is situated in the Qutb Minar complex in Mehrauli, New Delhi. Built by Qutb-ud-din Aibak, the founder of the Mamluk (Slave) Dynasty, it is considered the first mosque built in Delhi after the Islamic conquest.
The Quwwat-ul-Islam Mosque is situated in the Qutb Minar complex in Mehrauli, New Delhi. Built by Qutb-ud-din Aibak, the founder of the Mamluk (Slave) Dynasty, it is considered the first mosque built in Delhi after the Islamic conquest.
This monument stands as a primary example of the transition in Indian architecture during the Delhi Sultanate (1206тАУ1526 AD).
Constructed by Qutb-ud-din Aibak in 1193 AD.
Located within the UNESCO World Heritage site of the Qutb Minar complex.
Built using spoils from 27 demolished Hindu and Jain temples.
The mosque features an impressive 'Iron Pillar' in its courtyard, which predates the mosque and is famous for its non-rusting properties.
It is the earliest surviving example of the Ghurids' architectural style in India.
Option B (Hyderabad) is famous for Charminar, and Option D (Ajmer) is home to the Adhai Din Ka Jhonpra, another mosque built by Aibak.
C is correct тАФ The Quwwat-ul-Islam mosque is located in the Qutb Minar complex, New Delhi.
Questions on Islamic architecture often test the contrast between the Quwwat-ul-Islam Mosque (Delhi) and the Adhai Din Ka Jhonpra (Ajmer), both commissioned by the same ruler, Qutb-ud-din Aibak.