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The Qutub Minar in Delhi is the world's tallest brick minaret, standing at 72.5–73 meters, built over 800 years ago starting in 1192.
It is a UNESCO World Heritage site representing Indo-Islamic architecture, constructed by Qutb-ud-din Aibak and his successors.
It features five distinct stories with intricate carvings, 379 steps, and an nearby 1,600-year-old rust-resistant iron pillar.
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Key Facts About Qutub Minar
- Construction & Rulers: Commenced by Qutb-ud-din Aibak in 1192 as a victory tower, only the base was finished.
- His successor, Iltutmish, added three stories,
- and Firoz Shah Tughlaq completed the fifth in 1368.
- Architectural Style: Built primarily with red sandstone and marble, the tower tapers from a base diameter toat the top. It is heavily decorated with Quranic inscriptions in Arabic and Nagari scripts.
- The Complex: The Minar is part of the Qutub complex, which houses the Quwwat-ul-Islam (Light of Islam) Mosque, one of the earliest to be built in India.
- Unrusting Iron Pillar: Within the complex stands a 7-meter-high, 1,600-year-old iron pillar that has not rusted, showcasing advanced ancient metallurgy.
- Height & Structure: With 5 stories and 379 steps, the structure has served as a landmark for over eight centuries, although it has a slight lean.
- Tragic History: Following a stampede in 1981, public access to the top floor of the minaret has been closed.
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- https://www.ndtv.com/travel/10-fascinating-facts-about-delhis-qutub-minar-you-should-know-8578850
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- The tomb of Sultan Iltutmish, the third ruler of the Delhi Sultanate and son-in-law of Qutb ud-Din Aibak, is located within the Qutub Minar complex in Delhi, India.
- Built in 1235 CE, this 13th-century monument is situated just outside
- the northwest corner of the Quwwat-ul-Islam Mosque.
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