Monument – Qutub Minar, Delhi
Built by – Started by Qutub ud-Din Aibak Completed by Iltutmish
Built in – 1193

“A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Qutub Minar is a 73m high tower made of red sandstone and marble. The tallest brick minaret in the world, it is one of India’s most famous historical landmarks. The construction of Qutub Minar was started by Qutb ud-Din Aibak and completed by his successor and son-in-law, Iltutmish.

Located in the heart of Delhi, it was constructed as a tower of victory. There are six stories in the minaret, with the first three constructed with red sandstone and the next three with sandstone and marble. A circular staircase of 379 steps allows one to reach the top of the tower to witness a panoramic view of the city.

A number of monuments and buildings that are historically significant and associated with the minaret surround it and the whole area forms part of the Qutb complex. The structures inside the complex include the Quwwat-ul-Islam Mosque, the Iron Pillar of Delhi, the Tomb of Imam Zamin, the Tomb of Iltutmish and Major Smith’s Cupola among others. ”

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