Qutb Minar

Qutb Minar
This site just south of Delhi is an ensemble of three monuments: the rust-free iron pillar, the Quwwatu'l-Islam mosque and the Qutb Minar (minaret).

The Qutb Minar is a red sandstone tower, 72.5 m high. Its construction was started around 202 by Qutbu'd-Din Aibak, the first Muslim Sultan of Delhi. It has five storeys, and is the highest stone tower in India.

Most remarkable in the complex is the iron pillar, which was built during the Gupta Empire (a Hindu empire in India from 320 to about 335AD). It is made of such pure iron that it has never rusted, a standing testimony to the metallurgical skill of ancient Indians.

The Quwwatu'l-Islam mosque is the earliest extant mosque in northern India.


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Reviews

Jacob Choi (United States of America):
Qutb Minar and it's monument's in Delhi is amazing although there has been some canges over the years for example you can't try to put your hands on the Iron Pillar beacause theres a gate around it. But the rewrds are amazing it's basiclly a complex so expect 1hour-1 and a half hour to explore the whole thing. The admission price for this monument is as falows,250 Rupees for all adults, children are free.
 
Christer Sundberg (Sweden):
Having muscled through the traffic of central Dehli to the southern suburbs, I found myself at the Qtub Minar, the 73 meter high minaret and one of the true landmarks of the city. Whether it was really meant as a minaret or just a watch tower seem to be still under discussion but it was unquestionably built in the late 12th century by Qutub-ud-din Aibak.

Standing next to the Quwwat-ul-Islam mosque and many other temples in a nice park, it’s a peaceful excursion that could last you an hour or two. And while you are there, don’t miss Ala-ud-Din’s unfinished minaret, meant to be twice as high as the Qtub Minar, but left at 27 meters at the time of his death.
 
sherlyn (india):
i live quiet close to the minar and its visible to throughout the day and in the night when its light is lit
its a magnificient site to see.
 
Pranjal Chatterjee (India):
Qutb minar is one of the most incredible monuments.its amazing that it is still standing today after so many environmental problems.
 
Rob Wilson (UK):
The Qutb Minar complex is an incredible self-proclamation of Islams arrival in India. When you consider the age of the Minar itself it makes it all the more impressive.
The unrusted ancient iron pole at the site is a wonderful unsolved mystery. How can iron be so pure that it doesn't rust?
 
Runjhun (India):
I have the privilage of seeing the minar from my balcony. Ive been many times, though it is nothing special
 


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