Qutub Minar


Qutub Minar or Qutb Minar, a 73 m (240 ft.) high tower made of red sandstone and marble is not only the highest brick minaret in the world but also one of the most famous historical landmarks of India. The construction of this tower of victory was started by the founder of the Mamluk Dynasty in Delhi, Qutb ud-Din Aibak and completed by his successor and son-in-law Iltutmish. Located in the heart of Delhi, India, this UNESCO World Heritage Site, visible from different parts of the city attracts thousands of visitors every day. It is one of the most popular tourist spots in India and a must visit tourist spot in the itinerary of first time visitors to Delhi, both national and international.



Height of this Minar is 72.5 meters, its diameter is 14.3 meters and its upper diameter is around 2.7 meters. There are 379 steps in this Minar from bottom to top. Near to this Minar and at the view of this tower there are some verses or Aayaats inscribed over the walls of Qutub Minar. Besides this, there is also certain word in Kupee language, which means that this tower was established to reflect the shadow of the God in both east and west direction. This Minar not only famous for its architecture but also famous for the messages of the God, which it has reflect all over the world. In order to celebrate advent of Muslim dominance in Delhi and in the celebration of victory of Aibak over Rajput rulers, Qutab Minar's constructed. It was started to construct in 1199 and proved the excellent sample for Islamic architecture. It was known for the minaret. Every tourist must visit this place in Delhi since it represents an excellent example of Indo-Islamic architecture. This architecture was started in 1199, taken around twenty years to complete and then established itself as the greatest historical building in 1219. It is the great example of Mughal's architecture.



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