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Culture & art
Alai Minar
Champa Gali · closed for the night
The scene
Overview
Nestled next to the iconic Qutub Minar, Alai Minar stands as a monument to ambition, albeit one that remains unfinished. This towering structure, begun by the Sultan Ala-ud-din Khilji in the early 14th century, offers a glimpse into the grand vision that was intended to rival the Qutub Minar itself. Clad in rough red sandstone, the massive base reveals the scale of what could have been, inviting visitors to ponder over its lost potential.
Alai Minar is worth a visit for its intriguing glimpse into an unfinished historical project, highlighting the ambitious designs of the Delhi Sultanate. The substantial circular base made of rough sandstone stands as a testament to the dream that once was.
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Hours
- Mon
- 7am - 6pm
- Tue
- 7am - 6pm
- Wed
- 7am - 6pm
- Thu
- 7am - 6pm
- Fri
- 7am - 6pm
- Sat
- 7am - 6pm
- Sun
- 7am - 6pm