Qutab Minar Travel

Introduction

Qutub minar is the oldest and tallest minarets in Delhi which is a major attraction for the tourists across the globe and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This is an ancient Islamic monument of India in Delhi. Here you will see an age old special iron pillar encrypted with Brahmi script, which is never rusting at any type of atmosphere in Delhi. This ancient monument was started in 1192 by the Mughal emperor Qutub-ud-din Aibak and was completed by his son Iltutmish. Due to long height of the minar you can watch this Mughal master piece from faraway places in South Delhi. Such a long height of the Minar indicates the long time victories of Mughals on Delhi. Earlier people used to stand at the top of the pillar, but now days it is not permissible. The minaret is 234 feet high and the highest distinct tower in the world.

History

The construction of the Minar was completed in 1200 AD, which was earlier started by Prithviraj, who had won the Delhi from Tomar Rajputs. The construction work of Qutub Minar was ended by Iltutmish till the completion of the last tomb. The structure of the tomb is widened at the top and slimmer on the top, so that it will become a stronger minar.

Earlier visitors were allowed to move inside the minar to get a unique experience of counting 378 staircase steps. But due to some accidents occurred in the minar, the entry of visitors inside the minar is restricted. From ancient times, to till now, the Minar got several damages, which has been keep on repairing by the then rulers on Delhi. Now days you can also see the 6ocm tilted form of the minar which is happened in the open ravages of atmosphere but, is considered safe. Delhi government is taking complete care to preserve the national heritage- Qutub Minar.

Architectures and developments

The rising conical tower is a beautiful example of Indo-Islamic Afghan architecture. You will see the minar is surrounded by the lush green garden, where one can easily enjoy their leisure times. See the unique Islamic designs on each five stories and tower of Qutub Minar. The base of the Qutub Minar measures 14.32 meters and the top of the edifice measures 2.75 meters. You can see several major attractions of Delhi from the balconies of the Minar. Besides Qutub Minar, see another tall minar named as Alai Minar, minutely tilted from one direction. You can read the verses of the Holy Quran encrypted on the sandstone walls of the Qutub Minar. People can also use this monument as for prayer in the Quwwat-ul-Islam mosque which is situated in the Qutub Complex. In short the whole qutub area and monuments shows the tower of victory, Islam’s sculptures.

Sites and structures

As the visitors, you will love to visit in Qutub Minar. See how beautifully the architectures had been carved by the ancient Quran writings on the Qutub Pillar. Besides that inscriptions in Parso-Arabic and Nagari characters can be seen on different sections of Qutub Minar. By passing of time Firoz Shah Tughluq (AD 1351-88) and Sikandar Lodi (AD 1489-1517) had repaired the damages of the building. Today this work is being done by the Delhi Government.

A first Quwwat-ul-Islam Mosque is located at the northeast of Minar, was built by Qutbu'd-Din Aibak in 1198 AD. See the ancient Iron Pillar in the premises bears the writing in Sanskrit in Brahmi script of the 4th AD. There is other Hindu mythological story is also related to this pillar. In ancient times, Qutub Minar was used as a watchtower to see the city. There is a mystical story lies for the iron pillar situated and build in 1905 in the Qutub Complex. It says if anyone can make a round of arms to this pillar is considered lucky.

How to reach

Qutub Minar is located in Maharuali in Qutub Complex at Delhi. You can visit here by hiring any car or taxi from any part of Delhi. Or take metro and get down at Qutub Minar Metro Station.