Description of the attraction
The grandiose construction of Qutb Minar, or the Tower of Victory, is located in the capital of India, Delhi. Built from red sandstone bricks, this tower is the tallest brick minaret in the world. Its height is 72.6 meters.
Qutb Minar was built in several stages over 175 years. The idea for the creation belonged to Qutb-ud-din Aibak, the first Islamic ruler of India, in 1193, who deliberately destroyed 27 Hindu and Jain temples in order to obtain materials for construction. But during his lifetime, only the foundation of the tower was laid, the diameter of which was about 14 meters. And the project was completed only in 1368 under the ruler of Firuz Shah Tughlak.
Due to the fact that the Qutb Minar was built for such a long time and under the guidance of various architects, it is possible to trace changes in the architectural style of the tiers of the tower. The minaret has five tiers, each of which is a true masterpiece in itself. The entire column, from its base to the very top, is covered with beautiful delicate patterns and inscriptions carved directly on the bricks.
Near the minaret itself there are several other structures that together with it make up the Qutub-Minar complex. These are the Ala-i-minar minaret, the oldest mosque in northern India - Kuvvat-ul-Islam, the Ala-i-Darwaza gate, the tomb of Imam Zamin and a mysterious metal column that does not lend itself to corrosion. It is believed that if it turns out, standing with your back to her, close your arms around her, then any wish you make will certainly come true.
In 1993, the Qutb Minar minaret was included in the UNESCO World Heritage List.
