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Qutub Minar: Delhi's Soaring Tower of History
The Qutub Minar does not just rise above Delhi — it rises above time itself.
— Triplly Editorial
A Minaret That Has Stood for 800 Years
Standing at 73 metres, the Qutub Minar is the tallest brick minaret in the world and the oldest standing monument in Delhi. Begun in 1193 by Qutb ud-Din Aibak, it is surrounded by the ruins of India's first mosque, an ancient iron pillar that has never rusted in 1,600 years, and a complex that spans centuries of Islamic and Hindu craftsmanship.
73m
Height
379
Steps Inside
1193 AD
Construction Start
The Qutub Complex
The minaret is just the beginning — the surrounding complex holds ruins, inscriptions, and mysteries.
#1Qutub Minar
A 73-meter tall UNESCO-listed minaret built of red sandstone and marble, showcasing Indo-Islamic architecture.
#2Iron Pillar of Delhi
An ancient iron pillar known for its corrosion resistance due to advanced metallurgical composition.
#3Quwwat-ul-Islam Mosque
One of the earliest mosques in North India, built in the late 12th century using reused temple materials.
#4Alai Darwaza
A 14th-century gateway known for its intricate carvings and early use of true Islamic arches and domes in India.
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