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 …

Built of red and buff sandstone and eloquently carved with inscriptional bands, the Qutb Minar is the tallest masonry tower in India, measuring 72.5 metres high, with projecting balconies for …

Oct 17, 2025 · Qutub Minar was built by Qutub-ud-din Aibak, who was the founder of Turkic rule in India and the first Sultan of Delhi. He ruled from 1150 to 1210 and was succeeded by …

Qutbu’d-Din Aibak laid the foundation of Minar in AD 1199 for the use of the mu’azzin (crier) to give calls for prayer and raised the first storey, to which were added three more storeys by his …

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.

Nov 6, 2025 · The Quṭb Mīnār, as it stands today, is a 72.5-metre (238-foot) fluted sandstone tower with copious marble inlays. Projecting balconies separate five successive stories, each …

The verses from the holy Qur'an are carved on sandstone walls of Qutub Minar. This monument serves the purpose of calling people for prayer in the Quwwat-ul-Islam mosque.

Qutb Minar (sometimes written as Qutab Minar) and its Monuments is a collection of structures dating to the 12th century, when Islamic rulers first took power in India. The monuments …

Nov 14, 2024 · Qutab Minar, a majestic symbol of Delhi’s rich history, is not just the tallest brick minaret in the world but also a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This architectural marvel, built in …

Qutub Minar, also spelled Qutub Minar or Qutab Minar, is one of the most enduring symbols of Delhi’s rich heritage. This towering minaret is the heart of the Qutub complex, situated in …