Destinations / The best places to visit in New Dehli, India / Qutub Minar

  Qutub Minar is surrounded by a green garden that makes this place the most popular leisure spots for all visitors. This tower consists from 5 levels and each level has its own design and style. All the levels are surrounded by a designed balcony that is supported by stone brackets. This tower during the time suffered a lot of changes and some parts were destroyed almost, but Firoz Shah Tughlaq renovated the top floor and covered it with marble. Inside can be seen a lot of Arabic and Nagari inscriptions that relates about the tower history during the time. It has 379 round shaped stairs inside and walking to the top it gives a spectacular view over the city.

  Many scientists believe that this complex served as a minaret and was used to call people to prayer. This complex also includes some spectacular buildings. One of them is Quwwat-ul-islam mosque which was the first one that appeared in India. Due to Qutub-ud din Aybak this structure was completed and he used materials from 27 temples. To the west side of the mosque it is the tomb of  Iltutmish that was built in AD 1235. This tomb represents a plain square of red sandstone where are engraved inscriptions  and arabesque signs on the entrances.

  Alai Darwaza  is the southern gate of the Quwwat-islam mosque and was constructed by Alauddin Khalji in AD 1311 and represents a horseshoe arch. He also built a religious school to attract childrens to learn their religion. This big complex includes a incomplete tower to the north of the Qutub Minar  that is named Alai Minar and has 25 metres height. So this exceptional masterpiece annually attracts millions of visitors through its unique design and history. Check out its beauty and make your own decision based on real facts.

 

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