The Quwwat-ul-Islam Mosque was constructed in around 1197 AD by the sultan of which of the following dynasties of Delhi Sultanate?
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4 i.e. Mamluk.
The Quwwat-ul-Islam Mosque, meaning 'Might of Islam,' was constructed around 1197 AD by Qutb-ud-din Aibak, the founder of the Mamluk dynasty, also known as the Slave dynasty, which was the first ruling dynasty of the Delhi Sultanate. Located in the Qutb complex in Delhi, it is considered the first mosque built in India after the Islamic conquest of Delhi. The mosque was built using materials from demolished Hindu and Jain temples, reflecting a blend of Indo-Islamic architecture. It stands near the Qutb Minar, another iconic structure commissioned by Aibak. The mosque symbolizes the early establishment of Muslim rule in India.
Incorrect Options:
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Tughlaq – This dynasty came much later (14th century) and built other structures like the Tughlaqabad Fort.
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Lodhi – The last dynasty of the Delhi Sultanate, ruling in the 15th century, known for structures like the Lodhi Gardens.
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Khalji – The second dynasty of Delhi Sultanate, ruling in the late 13th and early 14th centuries, after the Mamluks.