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QUTUB MINAR

Qutub Minar
Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the ASI had decided to close historical monuments and sites till June 15 this year.

Place Details:

The tallest minaret in India, Qutub Minar is among the iconic monuments of Delhi. Known as the ‘Tower of Victory’, the construction of the minaret also marked the beginning of the Muslim rule in India.

Located at Mehrauli, around 3.9 million people visit the structure every year. Built from red sandstone and marble, the minaret is known for its history and architectural significance. The minaret and other monuments within the complex have been declared a UNESCO world heritage site.

A classic example of Indo-Islamic architecture, the foundation of the minaret was laid by Qutb-ud-din-Aibak in 1192. It was built to celebrate the victory of Mohammed Ghori over Rajput king Prithviraj Chauhan.

However, Qutd-ud-din-Aibak died before completion of the minaret. Iltutmish continued construction and during his time three-storeys were added. Later in 1368, two more storeys were added by Firoz Shah Tughlak.

The minaret is 72.5 meters high and has five-storeys with a projecting balcony. The first three storeys are made of red sandstone, while the remaining two storeys with marble and sandstone. The exterior of the minaret is decorated with fluted columns, which have a 40 cm thick veneer of red sandstone. Another attraction of the minaret is its 397 steps, which leads to the balconies.

One can see verses from the Holy Quran carved in Kufic style of Islamic calligraphy on the walls of the minaret. The minaret was used to summon the faithful for the prayers in the Quwwat-ul-Islam mosque. Inscriptions further indicate repairs of the minaret carried by Sultan Sikander Lodi in 1503 after it was struck by lightning.

In 1802, the minaret was severely damaged by an earthquake and was repaired by Major R Smith of the Royal Engineers, who replaced the capola with a Bengali-style chhatri. The chhatri was later removed by the Governor General Lord Hardinge in 1848. The chhatri stands at the left side of the minar and it’s called Smith’s folly.

FUN FACTS

Several movies have been shot at the Qutub complex. The song Chand sifarish from the Aamir Khan-Kajol starrer Fanaa was shot here.

Dil ka bhanwar kare pukar song from the film Tere Ghar Ke Saamne starring Dev Anand and Nutan was shot completely within the Qutub Minar. It was the last movie to be shot inside the tower.

WHERE TO STAY

There are no accommodation options at the complex.

WHERE TO EAT

There are no places to eat. It is advisable to carry food hamper and water.

BEST TIME TO VISIT

The best time to visit the Minar is during the months of October to March.

BEST TIME TO VISIT DELHI NCR

The average minimum and maximum temperature of Delhi NCR is as given below. The best time to visit Delhi NCR is also specified.

MONTH BEST TIME MIN. TEMP (°C)MAX. TEMP (°C)
JanuaryBest time718
FebruaryBest time1123
MarchBest time1528
April2236
May2639
June2737
July2734
August2633
September2433
OctoberBest time1931
NovemberBest time1327
DecemberBest time821
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