History of the Khaljis, A.D. 1290–1320 c24.23

c24.23

Lāl Mahal, which stands about 50 yards to the north of the *Chausath Khambha*, was built, according to Sir Saiyyad, by Balban, and according to Mr. Campbell, by 'Alāuddīn. Carr Stephen, agreeing with the latter, says that 'Alāī Darvāzā Showing the pannelled treatment in marble and red sandstone "the style of ornamentation, of the battlements, and of the moulding resembles so strongly that in 'Alāī' Darvāzā" that the two buildings appear to have been designed and built at the same time; "and we have thus ample warrant for describing Lāl Mahal as the work of 'Alāuddīn." The neglected building has suffered at the hands of plundering villagers who have removed the red stone and rendered it ugly in appearance.