Alai Minar: The unfinished victory tower of Alauddin Khilji | Qutub Minar complex, Delhi

The Alai Minar at the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Qutub Minar complex in Delhi has stood unfinished for over 700 years. What's its story? This video takes you back in history to the time of Alauddin Khilji, the ambitious and ruthless king of the Delhi Sultanate who built this tower.
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Image and Photo Credits:
Alai Darwaza, Ornate doorway to Quwwat-ul-Islam Mosque, built by Alauddin Khilji in 1311CE..Photo credit Alimallick CC BY SA 3.0
Chor Minar Photo byVarun Shiv Kapur CC by SA 2.0
Photo by Ad0312 CC by SA 4.0
Siri Fort wall and Tohfe Wala Gumbad dome Public Domain
Chor Minar or the Tower of Thieves. Photo by Ramesh Ialwani, CC by SA 3.0
View of Tohfe Wala Masjid in Siri Fort area near Shahpur Jat village. Photo by Nvvchar, CC by SA 3.0
Ruins of Siri Fort wall, New Delhi, India-20090517 Nvvchar CC by SA 3.0
Alai minar Photo by Vineegautam987 SA 3.0
Mounted warriors pursue enemies. Illustration of Rashid-ad-Din's Gami' at-tawarih. Tabriz 1st quarter of 14th century Public Domain
Portrait of Sultan 'Ala-ud-Din, Padshah of Delhi credit MetMuseum Public Domain
Music Credit:
Free Tracks: Bensound-Ukulele music from www.bensound.com
Editing : Anand Gautam