Muslim Invaders and Jain Institutions
Further information: Conversion of non-Muslim places of worship into mosquesThe first mosque built in Delhi, the "Quwwat al-Islam" (near Qutb Minar) was built after the Jain temples built previously under the Tomara dynasty were sold to the Muslims. 27 Jain and Hindu temples were demolished to build this mosque whose name translates to "might of Islam". The remains of the temple were used for to provide the building material for the mosque. Similarly the Jami Masjid at Khambhat was built on ruins of Jain temples.
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