Correct option is D
Ans. (d)
Siri (city) was not built by Iltutmish but by Alauddin Khilji as his second capital near Delhi.
Information Booster:
1. Adhai Din ka Jhopra: Located in Ajmer, this mosque was built by Qutub-ud-Din Aibak and is an early example of Indo-Islamic architecture.
2. Alai Darwaza: A gateway built by Alauddin Khilji in the Qutub complex, Delhi.
3. Jaunpur (city): Founded by Firoz Shah Tughlaq, it later became a significant center of Sharqi architecture.
4. Siri (city): Constructed by Alauddin Khilji, it served as a fortified city and a base for his military campaigns.
Key Points:
· Siri was built to protect Delhi from Mongol invasions.
· Alauddin Khilji’s architectural contributions include the Alai Minar and Alai Darwaza.