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Planning to visit Qutub Minar – the tallest monument in India? Most people have a common question related to Qutub Minar – that is, why was it built so tall? It is taller than the Great Pagoda in Pekin, China and the Leaning Tower of Pisa, Italy. Well, the exact reason still remains a mystery, but it is believed that it is related to commemorating a victory. Mughal rulers used to build victory towers to declare and celebrate their victories. Many people also say that it served as a minaret to the mosque situated in the complex. It was from here that the muezzins called the faithful to prayer.
Tourist info:
Facts of Qutub Minar:
An inside tour:
It’s a wonderful experience to move upstairs inside the minar. Counting the stairs as they move up is always a fun for tourists. From the top of the tower, you can enjoy a bird’s eye view of the city. You can see several sightseeing spots from the top like the Hauz Khaz on the left, and the walls of the Jahanpanah and Siri located on the right.
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The Qutub Minar complex boasts several other noteworthy buildings and structures. These include the Quwwat-ul-Islam mosque, which was the first mosque built in India. At the entrance of the mosque there is the famous Alai Darwaza built by Ala-ud-din Khalji. Another significant structure is the tomb of Iltutmish, situated to the west of the Quwwat-ul-Islam mosque. Just close to the mosque, you will find another very interesting structure, the Iron Pillar. This 4th century Iron pillar is one of most interesting structures in India.
Did you know?
The Quwwat-ul-Islam Mosque, which belongs to the Qutub Minar complex, is believed to be constructed using materials of 27 Jain and Hindu temples. It is indeed a sight to behold. The carved columns that one can see around the mosque’s courtyard, in fact, belong to these earlier temples. Do stop and take a good look at them. The carvings are really marvelous!
If you have a knack for history, then you must visit Qutub Minar. It’s exciting to see how this speechless tower tells all that it has seen over years to its visitors.
“Know more by clicking on the below Video”
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