Q. Consider the following statements regarding Quwwat-ul-Islam Mosque:

1. This was the first of congregational mosque built by Delhi Sultan.
2. The minar of this mosque was built by Alauddin Khalji.

Which of the above is / are correct?
Answer: Only 1
Notes: Quwwat-ul-Islam mosque and minaret was built during the last decade of the twelfth century. This was the congregational mosque of the first city built by the Delhi Sultans, described in the chronicles as Dehli-i-Kuhna (the old city). The mosque was enlarged by Iltutmish and Alauddin Khalji. The minar was built by two Sultans: Qutbuddin Aybak and Iltutmish.