Qutub Minar (also spelt as Qutb Minar or Qutab Minar) was built by Qutb-ud-din Aibak, founder of the Delhi Sultanate. It stands tall as a 'victory tower' and is part of the sprawling Qutub Complex, an archaeological treasure trove which lies at Lal Kot, Delhi's oldest fortified city founded by the Tomar Rajputs.
The construction of the Qutub Minar was started by Qutub-ud-Din Aibak and was completed by Iltutmish. Qutab Minar is a soaring, 73 m-high tower of victory, built-in 1193 by Qutab-ud-din Aibak immediately after the defeat of Delhi's last Hindu kingdom.
Qutab-ud-din Aibak, the first Muslim ruler of Delhi, commenced the construction of the Qutab Minar in 1200 AD, but could only finish the basement. His successor, Iltutmush, added three more storeys, and in 1220. Firoz Shah Tughlak constructed the fifth and the last storey.
The towering monument of Qutub Minar, Old Delhi was constructed in the year 1193 to celebrate the dominance of the Muslim community post the defeat of the last Hindu ruler in Delhi. Â Located in Mehrauli, this...
Let us know. An iron pillar placed in the UNESCO-listed Qutub Minar complex in New Delhi has long fascinated scientists for surviving over 1,600 years without rust.
The Tomb of Imam Zamin is a 16th-century tomb located in the Qutb Minar complex, Mehrauli, Delhi in India. It houses the tomb of Mohammad Ali (popularly known as Imam Zamin), an Islamic cleric who migrated from Turkestan to India during the reign of Sikandar Lodi.
Although intended to stand vertically, the minar began leaning to the southeast shortly after its construction. Experts say its foundation is poorly laid and loose soil around it allowed the structure to tilt.
According to the inscriptions on its surface it was repaired by Firuz Shah Tughlaq (AD 1351-88) and Sikandar Lodi (AD 1489-1517). Major R. Smith also repaired and restored the minar in 1829.
The inscription describes the king as a devotee of the God Vishnu, and records the erection of a dhvaja ("standard", or pillar) of Vishnu, on a hill called Viṣṇupada ("hill of the footprint of Viṣṇu"). Other Gupta inscriptions also describe Chandragupta II as a Bhagavata (devotee of Vishnu).
At this Minar, the first mosque in India was built, Quwwat-ul-Islam. The Minar walls are inscribed with different verses of the Quran. The wall also speaks about history written in Devanagari and Arabic characters. An iron pillar of 7 metres inside the Qutub complex is inscribed with Brahmic inscriptions.
Situated in the heart of the city, the India Gate is one of the most popular and well-known monuments in India. It was designed by Edwin Lutyens, with its foundation laid in the year 1920.
Charminar was built by Sultan Mohammed Quli Qutb Shah in 1591. It is said that this square shaped structure with four pillars and intricate carvings was built in honour of his wife, Bhagmati. However, the actual reason behind building Charminar is still not clear.
The iron pillar of Delhi (1858) that was constructed by Chandragupta II (375–415 CE), and now stands in the Qutub complex, Delhi, India It is mostly known for its unique rust-resistant composition, unprecedented in its time, a testament to the proficiency of ancient Indian metallurgy.
While more commonly practiced among Shia Muslims, the concept of Imam Zamin can hold meaning for Sunni Muslims as well. Adapting the tradition to modern times, couples can incorporate items that symbolize blessings, protection, and family heritage.
This is a list of the tallest minarets in the world. It ranks minarets by their height. The tallest minaret in the world is the minaret of the Djamaa el Djazaïr in Algiers, Algeria which stands at 265 metres (870 ft).
The below are some of the reasons that an iron pillar hasn't rusted: a) The iron used in the pillar's production is of high purity. b) There is a lot of phosphorus in it. c) It has a lower sulphur content.
Iron Pillar of Delhi, pillar rising above the central courtyard of the Qūwat-ul-Islām mosque in the Quṭb Mīnār complex in Mehrauli, Delhi, that is famous for being relatively rust-free despite having been created more than 1,600 years ago, about 400 ce.
The Qutub Minar is one of the many UNESCO World Heritage Sites. It is known mainly for its artistic brickwork, built by Qutb-ud-din Aibak, the founder of the Delhi Sultanate. The Qutub Minar Delhi's foundation was laid back in 1199. The structure was completed in 1220.
Marina beach in Chennai along the Bay of Bengal is India's longest and world's second longest beach. This predominantly sandy of nearly 12 kilometers extends from Beasant Nagar in the south to Fort St.
