TOMB OF ALAUDDIN KHILJI,DELHI EMPEROR.
TOMB OF ALAUDDIN KHILJI,DELHI EMPEROR.
Alauddin Khilji was the second Sultan of Delhi from Khilji dynasty, who ruled from 1296 to 1316 AD. It is believed that Ala-ud-din's body was brought to the complex from Siri and buried in front of the mosque, which formed part of the madrasa adjoining the tomb.
The tomb is a simple brick structure with no decorative marble or intricate carvings. There were two small chambers connected to the tomb by passages on either side. The tomb is in a very dilapidated condition. Firoz Shah Tughluq undertook repairs of the tomb complex.
According to many malfoozat (sayings of Sufi saints), the tomb was a site of pilgrimage and people used to tie threads to seek fulfillment of their wishes.[4] After the release of Padmaavat, a 2018 Historical drama film which includes Alauddin Khilji, the number of visitors to the tomb has increased.
Qutub Minar
