Monumental Mistakes: India’s Fascinating Architectural Blunders & Forgotten Blueprints

Not all Indian monuments are stories of glory. Some are stories of excess, abandonment, or untimely twists of fate. These "Monumental Mistakes" provide a rare, behind-the-scenes glimpse into the flaws, missteps, or myths that foiled great architectural designs. From temples never consecrated to gods to forts never actually employed in warfare, these abandoned plans are time-frozen contradictions—and travel secrets in waiting.

1. Alai Minar – Delhi's Dream Cast in Stone

What it was meant to be:

A gigantic minaret that would be twice as tall as Qutub Minar, constructed by Alauddin Khilji.