Q. Which is said to be the starting point for the growth of the architecture of the Delhi Sultanate?
Answer: Qutub Complex
Notes: The Qutub Complex in Mehrauli, New Delhi, is the starting point of Delhi Sultanate architecture. It includes the Quwwat-ul-Islam Mosque, built from materials of 27 demolished temples, and the Qutub Minar, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Iron Pillar, from the Gupta period, demonstrates advanced metallurgy. The complex features the Alai Darwaza and the unfinished Alai Minar, intended to be twice the height of Qutub Minar, showcasing Indo-Islamic architectural styles.
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