Which Sultan of Delhi constructed his tomb during his lifetime?

Correct option is A

→ The tomb is located in the Qutb Minar complex in Mehrauli and is a prime example of Indo-Islamic architecture.
→ The concept of building one's own tomb was to ensure a grand legacy and a specific architectural style that reflected the ruler's stature.
→ The interior of the tomb is famous for its elaborate carvings and inscriptions from the Quran, though the roof (originally a dome) has since collapsed.
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→ Iltutmish's tomb is a sandstone structure built in a square plan.
→ It is one of the earliest surviving Sultanate-era tombs in India.
→ He also built the Sultan Ghari tomb for his son, Nasiruddin Mahmud, which is the first Islamic mausoleum in India.
→ The tomb features the Squinch system, an architectural technique to support a dome on a square base.
→ The tomb is roofless today, which gives it a unique aesthetic within the Qutb complex.

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Option (B) Balban: Balban's tomb is significant as it is the first building in India to use a true arch, but historical records generally focus on its architectural innovation rather than it being built by him for himself during his life.
Option (C) Alauddin Khilji: Alauddin Khilji has a tomb and madrasa complex in the Qutb complex, but the practice of self-construction is most prominently associated with Iltutmish in this context.