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The highest stone tower in Delhi India, the
Qutub Minar was built by Qutb-ud-din Aibak,
the Viceroy of Mohammed Ghori in 1192. It
was built to celebrate Ghori's victory over
the Rajputs.
The Minar is a five-storey building with a
height of 72.5 metres. The first storey of
the Qutb Minar was completed in the lifetime
of Qutb-ud-din. His son-in-law and successor,
Iltumush, added the next three storeys.
Within the complex, is the famous Iron Pillar
which has stood the test of time without rusting.
Quwwat-ul-Islam,was the first mosque built
in India, and the Alai Darwaza, the gateway
to the complex was erected by Alauddin Khilji.
Qutb Minar is a successful tribute to architecture,
as it captures one's attention, owing to the
delicate and almost ethereal carvings. Address:
Mehrauli, Delhi-Gurgaon Road Timings: 6 am
to 6 pm |
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