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The Qutb Minar also spelled Qutab or Qutub, is an array of monuments and buildings at Mehrauli in Delhi, India. The construction of Qutb Minar was intended as a Victory Tower, to celebrate the victory of Mohammed Ghori over Rajput king, Prithviraj Chauhan, in 1192 AD, by his then viceroy, Qutb-ud-din Aibak, who later became the first Sultan of Delhi of Mamluk dynasty. After the death of the commissioner, the Minar was added upon by his successor Iltutmish (aka Altamash) and much later by…

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As you land in Delhi, the first monument you visit is the tallest brick minaret in the world - the Qutub Minar! Read more about it here: https://expedition2india.com/information-on-india/monuments-of-india/qutub-minar#monuments-of-india #india #incredibleindia #qutubminar #delhi #usa #usatoindia #monumentsofindia #traveler

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Download this Premium Photo about Qutub Minar Minaret a highest minaret in India standing 73 M tall A UNESCO world heritage site, and discover more than 60 Million Professional Stock Photos on Freepik

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The Delhi Sultanate was a Muslim sultanate that was existed between the 13th and 16th centuries. Based in Delhi, the territory of the Delhi Sultanate was mainly confined to the northern part of India, though at its peak, it was in control of much of the Indian subcontinent.

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the tall tower has carvings on it's sides

The Qutb Minar, also spelled Qutub Minar and Qutab Minar, is a minaret and "victory tower" that forms part of the Qutb complex, which lies at the site of Delhi's oldest fortified city, Lal Kot, founded by the Tomar Rajputs.[3] It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site in the Mehrauli area of South Delhi, India. It is one of the most visited tourist spots in the city, mostly built between 1199 and 1220.

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Today we drove to the Qutab Minar in Delhi, a 12th-century monument from India’s Muslim past. The tower part of it (the Minar) is about 240 feet high and is made of quartzite and marble. The grounds are full of beautiful ruins – arches, walls and gates with delicately carved stone ornamentation. Also there is … Continue reading Delhi’s Qutab Minar →

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a tall brick tower sitting in the middle of a lush green field next to trees

Qutub Minar (English: The Qutub Tower; Urdu: قطب مینار) also Qutb Minar, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Located in Delhi, India. The Qutub Minar was constructed with red sandstone and marble, and is the tallest minaret in India, with a height of 72.5 meters (237.8 ft), contains 379 stairs to reach the top, and the diameter of base is 14.3 meters whereas the last store is of 2.7 meters. The Construction was commenced by Qutb-ud-din Aibak in 1192 and completed by Iltutmish. Qutb-ud-din Aibak…

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