Delhi, Mosque of Qutb al-Din Aibak 1197-1199, 1305 - History of Islamic Architecture (sitios de interés)

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Delhi, India
Mosque of Qutb al-Din Aibak
1197-1199, 1305
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Quwwatu'l Islam, or 'the might of Islam' also known as Qutb Mosque, was the first mosque in Muslim Delhi, built by Qutb-ud-din Aibak, its first sultan. The mosque and its complex of associated buildings, including extensions, the Qutb Minar, several tombs, a gate, and other monuments, were built in the heart of the occupied Rajput citadel, on the ruin of twenty seven Hindu and Jain temples. The enclosure was subsequently enlarged northwards by Qutb-ud-din's successor, Shams-ud-din Ilutmish (r. 1211-36) and Ala-ud-din Khalji (r. 1296-1316).
Ruins of Qutb Mosque and the Minar.




Photo by Navin Bhatt, Panoramio



Khalji also added a gateway in the southeast, known as the Alai Darwaza. This richly decorated gate is renowned for its composition, and for being the first use of the red sandstone and white marble juxtaposition, soon to become a favorite facing device.


Photo by Arturo Garci­a, Panoramio



The original mosque was built using the components of the Hindu temples it replaced. Columns intricately carved with Hindu motifs were used intact.



Photo by Arturo Garci­a, Panoramio

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