Qutub Minar is also written as Qutab Minar is one of the
tallest Minars and popular historical place in India. It is an Islamic monument and is added among the UNESCO
World Heritage Site. Qutub Minar is one of the best places to visit in Delhi made
of red sandstone and marble. Qutab Minar is five storeys Minar and each Minar
has separate balcony. The base of the Qutub Minar is about 15 meter and reaches
up to top level it decrease to only 2.5 meter. Adjacent to Qutb Minar there is
also a small mosque, called Ul- Islam Mosque which is the first mosque to be
built in India.
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Qutub Minar History
and Height
The foundation of Minar was laid by Qutbuddin Aibak who
considered the very first Muslim Sultan of Delhi in 1193. It got completed by Shams
–ud-din lltutmish, the founder of the Delhi Sultanate. The total
Height of Qutab Minar is approximately 73 meter, second highest Minar in India after Chappar Chiri, Mohali, that is 100 meter high. The history of Qutb Minar is very controversial; some people believe Qutab Minar was built as a tower of victory in the beginning of Muslim rule in India. The architecture of Qutab Minar describes the intricate carvings and verses from the Quran, a holy book of Muslim Community.
Height of Qutab Minar is approximately 73 meter, second highest Minar in India after Chappar Chiri, Mohali, that is 100 meter high. The history of Qutb Minar is very controversial; some people believe Qutab Minar was built as a tower of victory in the beginning of Muslim rule in India. The architecture of Qutab Minar describes the intricate carvings and verses from the Quran, a holy book of Muslim Community.
Qutb Minar Timmings
and Tickets
Today, Qutb Minar has been converted into most popular tourist place in India which is visited by thousands of tourist across the
globe every day. Apart from this, Qutab Minar is the first monument in India
offers E-ticket facility. Qutb Minar is located in Mehrauli, New Delhi and is
very close Delhi Metro station. Qutb Minar remains open from Monday to Saturday
morning 10 am to 5 pm. The phone number of Qutub Minar is 91-11-24647005.
Delhi is famous tourist place in India. Delhi is blessed with tajmahal, Qutub Minar etc historical places. Visit Delhi in your next vacations in India .
ReplyDeleteDelhi is the Capital of India. It is famous for its Historical Places. There are various famous Places to visit in Delhi like Qutub Minar, Red Fort and India Gate. Every tourist must explore these places when they come to Delhi.
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