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The Qutb Minar, also spelled Qutub Minar and Qutab Minar, is a minaret and "victory tower" that forms part of the Qutb complex, which lies at the site of Delhi's oldest fortified city, Lal Kot, founded by the Tomar Rajputs. [3] It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site in the Mehrauli area of South Delhi, India.
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.
One of the most popular places to see in Delhi, Qutub Minar (Hindi: क़ुतुब मीनार, Urdu: قطب مینار) is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, presenting a glimpse into the grandeur of the past. Owing to its worldwide popularity Qutub Minar has become an integral part of every Delhi Tour.
The Qutub Minar was built simultaneously with the mosque but appears to be a stand-alone structure, built as the 'Minar of Jami Masjid', for the muezzin to perform adhan, call for prayer, and also as a qutub, an Axis or Pole of Islam. [29]
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...
Aug 12, 2023 · Amidst the vibrant tapestry of Delhi’s bustling streets stands the remarkable Qutub Minar, a towering testament to India’s rich history, architectural finesse, and cultural heritage. This UNESCO World Heritage Site beckons visitors to unravel its captivating narrative, delving into its soaring height, intricate carvings, and the stories it ...
Oct 25, 2024 · 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.
Probably the most significant building of early Sultanate rule is the Qutb Minar (A UNESCO World Heritage Site) built in the early part of the thirteenth century.
Jun 26, 2019 · Delhi's Qutub Minar is the tallest brick minaret in the world and one of the most popular monuments in India. Its rather dizzying height of 238 feet (72.5 meters) could be the size of a modern 20 story high-rise residential building!
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...
