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The Qutb Minar (minaret) was commissioned by Qutb al-Din Aybak (reg. 1206 - 1211) in 1199. Located within the Quwwat ul Islam complex to the eastern side of the Qutb Mosque, it was conceived as a triumphal column proclaiming the mark of Islam in the world. The Qutb Minar was too high to be used by the muezzin for the call to prayer; rather, its ...
Qutb Minar is a part of a large complex comprising of many historical buildings ranging from the 12th century to the 14th century. It was declared a UNESCO heritage site in 1993. Built predominantly with red sandstone, the complex is a specimen of finest Sultanate architecture.
Delhi Qutub Minar boasts of being one of the tallest minarets in the world as the height of Qutub Minar is 72.5 meters. Built in 1192 by Qutab-ud-din Aibak, it is considered to be first building, marking the arrival of Muslim rulers in the country. Although there are also a few contradicting theories on the same.
The Qutb Minar stands tall over the city of Delhi and is the main monument of the Qutb complex, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The historical monuments that make up this complex were constructed from as early as the late 12th century onwards and represent some of the earliest Indo-Islamic architecture in the world.
The Qutub Minar is one of the three World Heritage monuments in Delhi, India’s capital. Inspired by the victory tower at Ghazni, the construction of Qutub Minar was started in 1192 CE by Qutub-ud-din-Aibak, who laid the foundation for the Mamluk dynasty (1206-1290) in India. Qutub-ud-din-Aibak, unfortunately, did not live long enough to ...
View of the Iron Pillar of Delhi in the Qutab Minar complex at night on February 20, 2022 in New Delhi, India. Views of the Iron Pillar of Delhi Construction of the Qutb Minar was started in 1192 by Qutb-ud-din Aibak, the first Sultan of Delhi, and was carried on by his successor, Iltutmish....
