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Taken from Arabic, means axis or pole [qutb]. An historic place where Qutbuddin Aibak laid the foundation of Delhi Sultanate.
This Qutb Minar built to announce the advent of Muslim sultans and the tower content of five storeyed Victory Tower.
Also in this complex:
~ Alauddin Khilji's Tomb
~ Iltutmish's Tomb
~ Imam Zamin's Tomb
~ Quwwat-ul-Islam Mosque
~ Alai Darwaza, the gateway Leave a Comment Address: mehrauli, Delhi - Gurgaon RoadDirections: Further afield of Old Delhi
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Qutab Minar is the highest stone tower in India - and it's only one of the sights to be seen in the Qutab Minar complex. This "pillar" is 72.5 metres in height, and 14.32 metres in diameter at the base, and 2.75 metres at the top. It's made entirely of white marble and red sandstone - and laid out in 5 storeys. The marvel of this pillar, however, it's not its size but the fine carvings that cover it: they are all verses from the Quran. it is believed that the first city of Delhi was built near here Leave a Comment Directions: in the Mehrauli area, in the southern part of the city.
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The Iron Pillar is... an iron pillar in the Qutab Minar complex. By the look it must be the nastiest-looking iron pillar in the world.. and yet it attracts thousands of visitors. Why? Because of it's mysterious origin. it dates back at least to the 4th century (according to the Sanskrit in Brahmi script found on it) and yet, in spite of the metereological elements, it shows no trace of rust - so that people have concluded that the pillar must be made out of a mysterious league. There's also a popular belief attached to it: anyone who stands with his back to the pillar and encircles it with his arms will have his wish granted. If this work, I can't tell, since the pillar has not been fenced and no one can go near enough to touch it. Leave a Comment Address: Qutab Minar complexDirections: in Mehrauli, in the southern part of the city
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The Quwwat-ul-Islam Mosque belongs to the Qutab Minar complex, and it's another sight to behold. It's believed to be the first mosque built in India - it was started by Qutab-ud-din Aibak in 1193 AD and completed in 1197 AD, although some parts show signs of later additions. The interesting part is that this mosque was built on top of some Hindu and Jain temples: the carved columns that you see around the mosque's coutyrd, in fact, belong to these previous temples. Stop and take a good look at them: the carvings are really spectacular Leave a Comment Address: Qutab Minar complexDirections: in Mehrauli, in the southern part of the city
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In the grounds at the Qutab Minar stands an iron pillar which is approximately 1600 years old
It is remarkable because of the purity of the iron and the fact that it does not rust [ unlike my 6 month old wok ]
No one knows how the pillar was cast, and nothing else like it is known. It has not always been here, it is thought that originally it was situated outside a temple in Bilhar Leave a Comment
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This 12th century structure, 72 meters high, is the highest stone tower in India. Its also supposed to be the the tallest brick minaret in the world.
The emperor of Delhi at the time, Qutb-u'd-Din Aibak, the first sultan of Delhi and the founder of the `slave dynasty', laid the foundation for this structure, and was eventually completed by his successor IItutmish.
Within the complex, there is also the courtyard with the Iron Pillar and also the Alai minar- which lies unfinished, but was meant to be much taller than the Qutub Minar, when completed.
The Qutab-Minar is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Admission: Rs10 for Indians/ Rs250 fpr foreigners. Leave a Comment Directions: Located in Mehrauli, in southern Delhi, about 16 kilometers from Connaught Place.
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This is a beautiful tower was built in the 13th century.It is over 70metres tall and was renovated a short while ago, it looks very impressive, although it does lean a little.
some years after it was built the then ruler decided to build another tower twice as high as this one, however he died before work was completed and the ruin stands close by
the first mosque in India was built at the foot of the Qutab Minar, and there are also several tombs in the grounds
entrance to the area costs 250 rupees, camcorder fee is 25 rupees
it is open daily from sunrise to sunset Leave a Comment
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Qutub Minar is the world's tallest brick structure. It is 72 meters high (237.8 ft) and has 379 steps leading to the top. However, the entrance is now closed due to the risk involved in climbing the steps. The base diameter is 14.3 meters and the top diameter is 2.75 meters. It has five storeys. It is inspired by the design of the Minaret of Jam in Afghanistan and the attempt was to make it taller. The construction of this tower was started in 1193 under the orders of India's first Muslim ruler from the slave dynasty Qutub-ud-din Aibak. However he died after completing only the first storey. The next three storeys were completed by his successor Iltutmish while the topmost storey of the minaret was completed in 1386 by Firuz Shah Tughluq. The difference of the kings constructing the minaret is reflected in the difference in design of the various storeys.
The entire complex consists of a number of ancient and medieval structures and ruins and is collectively known as Qutub complex. The Qutub complex is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a very popular tourist destinations in Delhi.
There is a controversy as to whether the minaret was named after Qutub-ud-din Aibak who commenced its construction or after Qutub-uddin Bakhtiar Kaki, the saint from Baghdad who came to live in India and was greatly respected by Iltutmish. Address: Mehrauli, Delhi
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Ala-ud-din was a great general and had big ideas on conquering the world. This didn’t quite eventuate. He put together a very ambitious construction programme of building the second tower of victory which would endeavour to be exactly like the Qutab Minar, but twice as high. Unfortunately when he died the tower stood only 27 metres high. Following his death nobody was wanted to continue with his aggressive project and so the incomplete tower stands as it was left, to the north of the Qutab Minar and the mosque. Leave a Comment Address: Qutab Minar Complex, Mehrauli Archaeological Park,Directions: Dellhi-Gurgaon Rd
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The first part of the tower was started by Qutb-ud-dinAybak in 1193 but only the base was completed. Iitutmish, the successor continued with the design and added another 3 storeys during his reign. Then along came Firuz Shah Tughlug in 1368 and added the 5th and last storey. During these different periods, the change is style is fairly apparent. Leave a Comment Address: Qutb ComplexDirections: Mehrauli Archaeological Park, Dellhi-Gurgaon Rd
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