Colonade Quwatul Islam Mosque Eleventh century Delhi The elaborately carved pillars are from Hindu and Jain temples and were used for the construction of the mosque. Photograph © Medha Malik Kudaisya -- may be used without prior permission for any educational or scholarly purpose.

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