Quwwat-al-islam mosque is located in which of the following cities?

Correct option is C

Correct Answer: C New Delhi

Explanation:

• ​The Quwwat-al-Islam Mosque, located in New Delhi, is one of the oldest mosques in India.
• It was built in 1193 CE by Qutb-ud-din Aibak, the founder of the Delhi Sultanate.
• The mosque is situated within the Qutb Complex, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and was constructed using materials from demolished Hindu and Jain temples.
• It showcases an early example of Indo-Islamic architecture, combining traditional Indian craftsmanship with Islamic architectural elements.
• The mosque also features an iconic iron pillar, originally from a Vishnu temple, which is famous for its rust-resistant composition and historical significance.
•  The nameQuwwat-al-Islammeans "Might of Islam."​

Additional Knowledge:

•  (Sikar): Sikar is known for its forts and havelis but does not have the Quwwat-al-Islam Mosque.
• (Hyderabad): Hyderabad is famous for the Charminar and Mecca Masjid, not the Quwwat-al-Islam Mosque.
•  (Ajmer): Ajmer is known for the Ajmer Sharif Dargah, an important Islamic pilgrimage site.