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Qutub Minar











Qutub Minar is counted among the famous historical places of India. Qutub minor is present in Delhi, India .this tower, made of stones and intents, is a very tall tower. Qutub Minar was built in the 12th century by Qutubdin Aibak but the complete work of this was done by Qutubdin Aibak is the successor of Iltumish. The height of Qutub Minar is more than 72m meters high. Qutub Minar is India second tallest tower .the tallest tower is the Fateh Burj, which is in Chapar Chini village of Mohali, which is also higher than Qutub minor This tower is also called the tallest dome tower .on this, mostly Redstone has been used. After 1505, earthquake the Qutub Minar had suffered a lot, and then it was repaired by Sikander Lodhi .to reach the top end of the Qutub Minar,379 staircases were built. the starting diameter of the tower is 14.3 meters but reaching the final floor - reaching it 2 it lasts 7 meters, Apart from this, the prayers of the Quran on the walls of the tower have been inscribed. thousand of tourists from all over the world come to see this historic tower of India. The Qutub Minar is an important historical monument in India. It is the tallest minaret made of brick in the world. Qutab-ud-din-Aibak initiated the construction of Qutub Minar in the 12 century. Qutub Minar is 72.5 metres high. It has five distinct storeys with a projected balcony. The top two towers were built later and can be distinguished because of the use of white marble. The inside complex of the Qutub Minar has an iron pillar that has not caught any rust for many years. The structure is also called the “Tower of Victory” after the defeat of Delhi’s last kingdom by the invaders. “Quwwat-ul-Islam” Masjid was the mosque built near the Qutub Minar. A UNESCO world heritage site, it is a popular tourist attraction and has an e-ticket facility for the convenience of tourists. Qutub Minar is situated in Mehrauli, South Delhi, India. India is known for its rich heritage and historical monuments that carry a lot of significance. One of them is the Qutub Minar. The Qutub Minar is a tall minaret made of brick. Its construction was initiated in the 12 century by Qutub-ud-din-Aibak after he invaded and defeated the last Hindu Kingdom. The structure constitutes five storeys. Out of five levels, the first three use red sandstone, and in the top two, one can see the use of marble and red sandstone. There is an iron pillar which is 7.21 metres high in the Qutub Complex, and it is believed that one who can encircle it with their hands will be able to fulfil a wish. Known as the “Tower of Victory”, it is said to have been built in three different stages. The site is popular among tourists, and several people flock to see and admire the architectural marvel


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