poster on alai darwaza

1.  The ALAI DARWAZA is the only entrance remaining , of the
four added to the qutb complex.
 Its located on the southeastern edge of the complex
 It has an exterior length of 17.22m ,
interior length of 10.6m and the walls are
3.3m thick.
 The height from its floor to its domed
ceiling is 14.3m
 Its wide , shallow dome rests on octagonal
base , and the transition from the
octagonal base to a circular dome is
achieved with squinches(muqarnas).
 On the exterior , the dome is plastered.
QUTBCOMPLEX
plan
squinches