While the first three stories are built in pale red sandstone, the fourth one is purely made of marble, and the fifth one is a mix of marble and sandstone.
The architectural styles from the base to the top also differ, thanks to the many rulers who constructed it part by part. There are bands of inscriptions on different sections of Qutub Minar that narrate its history.
Carved verses adorn the inside of the tower. Today, this monument is a popular tourist attraction in Delhi and a part of the Qutub Minar Complex. Qutub Festival, an annual cultural event, is held at this complex every year during the month of November-December.
This three-day long festival witnesses a lively gathering and various mind-blowing performances by musicians, dancers, and artists. The Qutub Minar complex is under the protection of the Archeological Survey of India under its Delhi circle of monuments.
The Qutub Minar Complex in Delhi has myriad attractions for all the history buffs out there. The main structures in the complex include:. Now you know why this heritage monument is regarded as one of the best tourist places in Delhi along with the famous Mehrauli Archaeological Park nearby. So, go ahead and spend a day exploring this architectural marvel that has been standing guard over Delhi for ages. A: The Qutub tower has steps across 5 distinct storeys each featuring a balcony supported by intricate brackets.
A: In an initiative to increase night tourism, the opening timing of Qutub Minar has been extended to 10 PM on all days. It was built by the 14th century ruler Alauddin Khalji. Your email address will not be published.
Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Top Attractions. Meenakshi Taheem. A: Qutub Minar has a soaring height of over 73 metres or feet. The construction of the tower was later taken over by his successor Iltutmish who constructed three more stories. The last two storeys were completed Firoz Shah Tuglak. The different architectural styles from the time of Aibak to Tuglak are clearly visible in the Qutub Minar. Coming soon! Not now Logout Log in. Switch to myBiz account In order to avail myBiz benefits, you will have to login again with your work email ID.
Not now Log in. Holiday Packages Hotels to Stay. Food What to taste All Restaurants 16 Dishes 3. Qutab-ud-din Aibak , the first Muslim ruler of Delhi, commenced the construction of the Qutab Minar in AD, but could only finish the basement. His successor , Iltutmush , added three more storeys, and in , Firoz Shah Tughlak constructed the fifth and the last storey.
The development of architectural styles from Aibak to Tughlak is quite evident in the minar. The relief work and even the materials used for construction differ.
The feet Qutab Minar is 47 feet at the base and tapers to nine feet at the apex. The tower is ornamented by bands of inscriptions and by four projecting balconies supported by elaborately decorated brackets. Even though in ruins, the Quwwat Ui Islam Light of Islam Mosque in the Qutab complex is one of the most magnificent structures in the world.
Qutab-ud-din Aibak started its construction in and the mosque was completed in Iltutmush in and Alla-ud-din Khilji in made additions to the building. The main mosque comprises of an inner and outer courtyard,decorated with shafts and surrounded by piller. Most of these shafts are from the 27 Hindu temples, which were plundered to construct the mosque.
It is, therefore, not surprising that the Muslim mosque has typical Hindu ornamentation.
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