Tag: trabeate
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Alai Darwaza and Imam Zamin’s tomb
The Alai Darwaza is the main gateway from southern side of the Quwwat-ul-Islam Mosque. It was built by the second Khilji Sultan of Delhi, Ala-ud-din Khilji in 1311 AD. It is considered to be one of the most important buildings built in the Delhi sultanate period. With its pointed arches and spearhead of fringes, identified…
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Iron Pillar and other prominent architectural aspects @ Qutub
“कीली तो ‘ढीली’ भई तोमर भए मतहीन “!! Ever wondered how “Delhi” got its name? :)
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The Tomb of Balban and Khan Shahid – Mehrauli Archaeological Park (Episode 2)
In this 2nd episode of our new Heritage Vlog series we bring to you this oldest structure in India that is believed to have used the Arcuate technique of constructing a true arch. We discuss about the Medieval India and particularly about the emperor BALBAN and his times. We also visit the grave of who…