Qutub Minar
Qutub Minar: A Towering Testament to India’s Rich Heritage The Qutub Minar, standing tall in the heart of Delhi, is one of India’s most iconic monuments. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, this magnificent minaret is a testament to the architectural brilliance of the medieval era and a symbol of India’s complex and layered history. A Historical Perspective: Commissioned in 1193 by the first ruler of the Delhi Sultanate, Qutb-ud-din Aibak, the Qutub Minar was actually built to signal the victory of Muslim rule in Delhi, and its further construction was by his successors- especially Iltutmish and Firoz Shah Tughlaq-with their own characteristic architectural touches. The Qutub complex surrounds the tower, which includes the Quwwat-ul-Islam Mosque, the first mosque built in India, and the famous Iron Pillar, a metallurgical marvel that has resisted rust for centuries. The Qutub Minar is 72.5 meters (237.8 feet) tall and consists of five different ...