Eccentric Allauddin Khilji had grand plans for the Qutub complex. He expanded the "Quwat Ul Islam" mosque, built the magnificent Alai darwaja. He also started work on alai minar which was to be twice as tall and grander than Qutub. Destiny did not give Allauddin time to finish his grandiose dream. He could not finish it in 20 years that he had. His descendants were more practical and did not pursue his grand dream. Result is a monument that is a perfect commentary on Allauddin Khilji - giving you a glimpse at what could have been even though it is nothing but a pile of stones.
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