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Qutub Minar was begun after the Quwwat-ul-Islam Mosque. Drawing references from their Ghurid homeland, Qutub-ud-Din Aibak and Shamsu’d-Din Iltutmish constructed a minar (minaret) at the south-eastern corner of the Quwwatu’l-Islam between 1199 and 1503.
At 73 meters, the Qutub Minar at Delhi is the tallest brick minaret and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Let’s have a look at its history, architecture, opening hours and entry fee.
Quṭb Mīnār, among the tallest minarets in Asia, built in Delhi beginning at the turn of the 13th century by Quṭb al-Dīn Aibak and completed by his successor, Iltutmish. As the mīnār (tower) to the Qūwat-ul-Islām mosque, the Quṭb Mīnār serves the traditional purpose of being the place from which the faithful are called to prayer.
Dec 2, 2018 · A UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the tallest building in the world made of bricks, Qutub Minar is a 73-meter high tower that consists of five storeys and a spiral staircase with 379 steps. Built-in red sandstone, Qutub Minar is a real masterpiece of Mughal Islamic craftsmanship.
Numerous inscriptions in Arabic and Nagari characters in different places of the minar reveal the history of Qutb. According to the inscriptions on its surface it was repaired by Firuz Shah Tughlaq (AD 1351-88) and Sikandar Lodi (AD 1489-1517).
In the foreground are pillars of the colonnaded walkway and in the background is a c. 4th – 5th century iron pillar and the mosque’s arched screen and prayer hall. Layers of cultural, religious, and political history converge in the Qutb archaeological complex in Mehrauli, in Delhi, India.
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...
The Qutub Minar is a timeless reminder of the rich history and architectural magnificence of modern Delhi, situated within its hectic rhythm. This imposing work of art, rising above the surroundings, invites guests to explore its centuries-old past and represents the rich cultural diversity of India.
The Qutub Complex in New Delhi, India, contains masterpieces of Indo-Islamic art and remnants of far older civilizations. Its centerpiece is the Qutub Minar, an exquisitely decorated minaret that...
The Qutub Minar, with its 73-meter (239.5 feet) height, is not just the tallest brick minaret in the world; it is also the living history of India. The story of the Qutub Minar dates back to the 12th century when it was commissioned by Qutb-ud-din Aibak, the founder of the Delhi Sultanate.
