Standing tall and proud as the Mughal strength and conquest insignia, Qutub Minar is an historic landmark that spells out Delhi's mythology like no other. It forms part of the Qutub Complex and includes the Mosque of Quwwat-ul-Islam, Alai Darwaza, Alai Minar, Madrasa and Tomb of Ala-ud-din, Iron Pillar, Tomb of Imam Zamin, Sanderson's Sundial and Major Smith's Cupola. The world's tallest brick minaret is said to have been built in Afghanistan along the lines of Minaret of Jam. Located in Mehrauli-Delhi's heritage storehouse, the site is also the location for the three-day annual Qutub Festival-a festival of singers, performers, and dancers. You can book online tickets to Qutub Minar now on Yatra.com and forget about the woes of queues.
Qutub Minar Information
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The dusk light shows a leaning outline of the mighty power tower as the reminiscences of the past grow more vibrant in the background, with the light falling below. When you enter, you are greeted by the glorified plaques that show you the slice of history and what Qutub Minar stands for. Yet for other people the Qutub Minar is a lot of stuff. It has been lifted to a higher level in the present day and is joining the domain of romantics. Along with lots of fine dining, swish eating houses in Mehrauli giving their customers moonlit views of the minaret setting the monument as one of the city's most idyllic locations. Who knew Islam's might might serve as a fairytale set-up for romantic discussions over a bottle of bubbly? And that's how complex culture is for us and the way it speaks to us we shape impressions and meanings. To those who enjoy history as it is, the audio guides available with specific information about the memorial can be rented at the entrance.
Qutub Minar History
Qutub Minar, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, has also been shrouded in galore and contrasting beliefs of mysteries. According to historians, the minaret was named after Qutb-ud-din Aibak, who was responsible for erecting the shrine, while others claim it was named after Khwaja Qutb-ud-din Bakhtiar Kaki, who was a Baghdad saint regarded by Iltutmish in high regard.The Alai Minar was to be the world's tallest tower twice the height of Qutub Minar dreamed by Alauddin Khilji, but since his death his dreams had never been taken out by anyone. Today Alai Minar is north of Quwwat-ul-Islam Mosque and Qutub Minar at 27 metres. Qutub Minar, one of the few surviving monuments portraying Afghan-style architecture, was influenced by the Jam Minaret in Afghanistan.
Constructed as a sign of victory for Muslim invaders of the Hindu nation, Qutub Minar acted as a tower of victory when Muhammad Ghori took over the Rajput ruler, Prithviraj Chauhan, in 1192. Later the viceroy of Ghori, Qutb-ud-din Aibak, who went on to become the first emperor of the Mamluk dynasty, started constructing Qutub Minar.The minar has survived the powers of nature and time-it is said to be struck by lightning in 1368 that destroyed its upper level, which was later replaced by Firoz Shah Tughlaq's present two stories. Then in 1803, the minaret was jolted by an earthquake and the then general of the British Indian Army, of 1828 Robert Smith restored the tower and also built a cupola over the fifth floor that added another story to the structure.Yet in 1848 then Governor General of India, Viscount Hardinge directed the cupola to be pulled down and put on the ground floor to the east of Qutab Minar where it still survives today and regarded as Smith's Folly. It is one of the reasons that the building has a varying architectural façade, from the time of Aibak to that of the dynasty of Tughlaq.
Qutub Minar Architecture
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In Afghanistan, Qutub Minar drew architectural and architecture influences from Minaret of Jam. The carvings, garlands, and looped bells of the lotus borders were adapted from the local aesthetics.The tower has five tapering stories alternating with a 379 level spiraling escalator. The lower three storeys, with Muqarna truss, consist of cylindrical red sandstone hilts divided by rims and balconies. The fourth column is made of granite, and the fifth column is made of granite and sandstone with Quranic text engravings and decorative motifs. On the walls of Qutab Minar there are inscriptions in Nagari and Parso-Arabic characters which record Tughluq and Sikandar Lodi's construction and reconstructions between 1381-1517.
The minar is said to be tilting about 65 cm from the vertical but is deemed secure with the experts needing continuous observation so that its foundation should not be compromised by the rainwater seepage. Qutub Minar remains back in the day and still today as an model for many towers and minarets constructed after it. Chand Minar, built in Daulatabad in 1445, inspired by Qutub Minar, Maharashtra. To witness its elegance visit the minar today. Near Mehrauli you will see other temples such as the Jamali Kamali mosque or the Tomb of Balban.
How to Reach The Qutub Minar
| Nearest Metro Station | Qutab Minar Metro Station |
| Nearest Railway Station | Old Delhi Railway Station |
| Nearest Bus Stand | Kashmiri Gate Bus Stand |
| Nearest Airport | Indira Gandhi International Airport |
Qutub Minar Timings & Entry Fee
| Opening Hours | 7:00 am to 5:00 pm |
| Closed Days | Open All Days |
| Entry Fee (Indian) | ₹ 35 |
| Entry Fee (Foreigner) | ₹ 550 |
Best Time to Visit Qutub Minar
| Monsoon | August To September |
| Summer | Starts in early April and peak in May & Temperature is 32°C (avg) |
| Winter | Starts in November and peaks in January & Avg Temperature is 12 to 13°C |
| Recommended Season to Visit | November to March |
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