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Qutub Minar- Delhi
Qutub Minar in Delhi is among the finest illustrations of Indo-Islamic architectural fusion and was either constructed as a victory tower or as a minaret attached to the mosque located within the Qutub Minar Complex. With its origin shrouded in mystery, Qutub Minar in Delhi India is undoubtedly among the finest India architectural marvels.
A 'must see' on your Delhi tours, construction of the Qutub Minar was begun by Sultan Qutab-ud-Din Aibak and was completed by his son-in-law and successor, Illtumish. The first storey of this magnificent Delhi monument that is also a UNESCO world heritage site was built by Qutub-ud-Din.
The entire tower is broad at the bottom and gradually tapers in a symmetrical fashion to a point at a height of 72.5 meters. The fluted and curved design adds a special character to this Islamic monumental treasure. There are projecting balconies at all the five levels of this grand tower and the entire monument is covered with inscriptions from the Holy Koran.
Sultan Firoz Shah Tuglaq constructed the last two stories of the Qutub Minar. A marble ornament was added to the last story of Qutub Minar that was destroyed by lightning twice. The structure lies in an open enclosure right next to the monument. Certain inscriptions on the Qutub Minar indicate that the monument was repaired by successor sultans at different points of time in history.
The other interesting monuments worth noticing within the Qutub Minar Complex is the famous Quwwat Ul' Islam Mosque, the first of its king built in India. A magnificent monument, the Quwwat Ul' Islam Mosque has a magnificently pillared outer coutyard and a lovely inner courtyard.
The other structure worth seeing within the Qutub Minar Complex are another tower that lies in the initial stages of construction and is believed to be a futile attempt by Illtumish to construct a tower higher and more splendid than the Qutub Minar.
So come and tour this enchanting tourist attraction on your Golden Triangle tours to North India with Castle and King tours and tour packages.
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