This is a class lecture on Islamic Architecture in India. Architecture of Khilji Dynasty has covered in this lecture. Course Title: Architectural Heritage-IV Architecture Discipline, Khulna University, Khulna

1. Arch 2205 | Architectural Heritage – IV
| Kowshik Roy | Part Time Lecturer | Architecture Discipline | Khulna University |
Part-A
Islamic Architecture in India
Khilji Dynasty (1290-1320AD)

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Khilji Dynasty (1290-1320AD)
Ruler Reign Notes
Jalal ud din Firuz Khilji (1290–1296) Son of Qaim Khan (Yulak Khan of
Qunduz), and also the founder of
the Khilji Dynasty.
Ala-ud-din Khilji (1296–1316) Nephew of Firuz Khalji and the
most powerful ruler of Khilji
period
Qutb ud din Mubarak Shah (1316–1320) Nasiruddin Khusro shah
Turkic origin
The name "Khilji" refers to an Afghan village or town known
as Qalat-e Khilji (Fort of Ghilji)

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Further Expansion of Qutb Complex
Figure 01: Plan of the Qutb Complex after 3rd expansion carried out by Ala-ud-din Khalji, Delhi

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Further Expansion of Qutb Complex
Figure 02: Aerial View of the Qutb Complex after 3rd expansion carried out by Ala-ud-din Khalji, Delhi

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Architectural Features
Put up Maqusra in the extended part of the mosque
Riwak and iwan on east and west part was constructed
The eastern riwak was connected with the newly constructed riwak
on the south portion
Only the southern gateway was completed
Further Expansion of Qutb Complex

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Further Expansion of Qutb Complex
Figure 03: Aerial View of the Qutb Complex after 3rd expansion carried out by Ala-ud-din Khalji, Delhi

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Alai Darwaza
Figure 04: South Façade of Alai Darwaza, Delhi

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General Information
Southern entrance of Qutb complex, located at the South East corner
Executed by Ala-ud-din KhalJi
Architectural Features
Low height hemispherical dome
Usage of blind alcoves and windows to create two storey illusion
Concept of Iwan (huge arched entry) to create a grand entrance
Successful use of pointed arch till the height of the parapet, horse
shoe shape design
Blend of slender marble panels along with red sandstone
Alai Darwaza

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Alai Darwaza
Figure 04: Plan of Alai Darwaza, Delhi

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Figure 05: Alai Darwaza, Delhi
Hemispherical
dome without
shoulder,
disproportionate
with the gateway
structure’s height
to enter Qutb
Complex.
Alai Darwaza

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Figure 06: Interior of Alai Darwaza, Delhi
Star and
hexagonal
shaped white
marble jali
(latice) at
window
Alai Darwaza
Low Relief
Carving
indicating
plastic art
on stone
surface

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Alai Minar
Figure 07: Incomplete base of Alai Minar, Delhi
General Information
Alai Minar was to be constructed double the height and volume of
Qutb Minar

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Alai Minar
Figure 08: Plan of Alai Minar, Delhi