Qutab Minar is the world's tallest brick minaret in Delhi. The Qutab Minar is notable for being one of the earliest and most prominent examples of Indo-Islamic architecture. King Qutubuddin Aibak of Slave dynasty laid the foundation of the Qutab Minar in 1199 AD which was later finished by his son-in-law and successor Iltutmish.
The Qutab Minar is 72 meters high (237.8 ft) with 379 steps leading to the top. It is a 5 storied tower. Each tower of the famous Qutab Minar has unique designs.The minaret is made of fluted red sandstone covered with intricate carvings and verses from the Quran. Numerous inscriptions in Arabic and Nagari characters in different places of the Minar reveal the history of Qutab. It is surrounded by several other ancient and medieval structures and ruins, collectively known as Qutab complex. The complex has a number of other important monuments like the gateway built in 1310, the Alai Darwaza, Quwwat-ul-Islam Mosque; one of the oldest existing mosques in India, the tombs of Altamish, Alauddin Khalji and Imam Zamin; the 2000 year old 7m high Iron Pillar - the Alai Minar; another tower 27m high, the Madrasa or School, great screen of Qutbuddin Aibak in the mosque etc. The complex is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Delhi.
The architectural wonder is surrounded by a lush green garden, which is a much favoured leisure pad for Delhites, and you can see people lazing out their in winter afternoons. In the end, We can say that it is undoubtedly one of the finest stone towers in India and one of the most important landmarks of Delhi.
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