Qutub Minar Delhi - History, Information, Timing, Tickets

 Qutub Minar



The Qutub Minar Delhi,It is a Victory Tower in Delhi. it is one of the most famous monument and the highest sandstone monument of whole World. It was started building by Qutub-ud-Din Aibak in 1199 (in the end 12th Century AD) and successfully completed by Iltutmish 1368 (in the beginning of 13th Century). The height of Qujtub Minar is 72.5meters (238feet's) , from the ground it is 47 feet wide and at the top it is almost 9 feet . there are 378 stares in Qutub Minar, Delhi.There are 5 Flores in Qutub Minar Delhi.

Information about the Qutub Minar Delhi

Qutub Minar was named on Khwaja Qutub-ud-Din Bakhtiar , who was a very famous siant, of Baghdad. The whole History of Qutub Minar is writen on it , in Arabic Language, which is an addorable art of architect. there is a Iron pole near Qutub Minar which is named as Iron Piller (loh stumb), it is popular because it have not got rusted in over 2000 years. Qutub Minar is made up of Red and Yellow Sandstone's.

The Grave of Iltutmish is situated just opposite to the Qutub Minar. 

History of The Qutub Minar Delhi.

The Qutub Minar was starteds building by Qutub-ud-Din Aibak in 1199 (in the end of 12th Century AD), after completing the first floor Qutrub-ud-Din Aibak died on (14 November 1210). After Qutub-ud-Din Aibaks's death the construction was contenued by his Son-in-Law Iltutmish. whole Qutub Minar is covered with Holi Book Quran's Aayat's and Qutub Minar's History and all of this is writen in Arabic language. the Gate's of Qutub Minar is Facing at west Side which symbolise the side of makkah, city of saudi Arabia.

Architect of The Qutub Minar Delhi.

Qutub-ud-Din Aibak was the architect of Qutub Minar, after hus death Iltutmish Continued it's construction. The height of Qutub Minar is 72.5meters (238feet's), from the ground it is 47 feet wide and at the top it is almost 9 feet. there are 378 stares in Qutub Minar, Delhi.There are 5 Flores in Qutub Minar Delhi, in which the ground flore was built by qutub-ud-Din Aibak and remaining constructed by Iltutmish. The Alai Darwaza is the main enterence from the southen side of the coatal Aslam Mosque Qutub Minar. 

It was the first building in India to enjoy islamic architect in principal's in it's construction.

Location of the Qutub Minar Delhi.

The Qutub Minar lies in site of Delhi's oldest city, Lal Kot

It's a UNESCO World Heritage Site in the Mehrauli area of South Delhi, India.

Ticket price of the Qutub Minar Delhi.

  • Indian's:- Ra30 per person
  • Child:- Rs0 per person
  • Foreign Tourest:- Rs500 per person
  • Camera's:- Rs25 ( non commercial use)
  • Videa Camera:- Rs25 (non commercial use)

Timing of the Qutub Minar Delhi. 

  • Monday:- 7:00am to 5:00pm.
  • Tuesday:- 7:00am to 5:00pm.
  • Wednesday:- 7:00am to 5:00pm.
  • Thursday:- 7:00am to 5:00pm.
  • Friday:- 7:00am to 5:00pm.
  • Saturday:- 7:00am to 5:00pm.
  • Sunday:- 7:00am to 5:00pm.

There is no day in week when you can't enter the Qutub Minar Delhi.

How to Visit Qutub Minar.

  • Bus:- Nearest Bus sto is Qutub Minar.
  • Metro:-  Nearest Metro station is Qutub Minar.

What to see in the Qutub Minar Delhi.

  • Qutub Minar.
  • Quwwat-ul-islam Mosque.
  • Alai Minar.
  • Alai Darwaza.
  • Iron Pillar.
  • Tomb of Iltutmish.
  • Tomb of Alauddin Khilji.
  • Tomb of Imam Zamin.

Qutub Minar.

The Qutub Minar is the main reason for the the crowd, and the popularity. It is the largest Sandstone tower in the whole world.it is basically made up of red and yellow sandstone. It is a treasure of history, for those who are interested in it. 

Quwwat-ul-islam Mosque.

The Quwwat-ul-islam Mosque is one of the oldest mosque of India. It is known for its tower of victory. It is basically made up of red, gray and white sandstone's. Qutub-ud-Din was the founder of The Quwwat-ul-islam Mosque.It was built in the Mauryan dynasty in 6th Century. after Qutub-ud-Din Aibak's death Iltutmish continued it's construction. Iltutmish intended the main prayer hall of the mosque. Iltutmish made his own tomb near the expended part of the mosque.

Alai Minar. 

The Alai Minar was started building in 1311 (in 13th Century) by Allauddin Khilji. Allauddin Khilji was wanted to build a building with twice the height of the Qutub Minar Delhi and becomes the highest monument of the whole world, which will show his Power. Allauddin Khilji's commander was Malik Kapoor, he collected the workers to build Alai Minar, but the workers was not skilled.So, they made it a huge blunder. It is 24.5 meter high, and does not have any Enterance Gate. As it was built further Allauddin Khilji Died in 1316 (in 13th Century). After he passed away nobody Continued it's Construction, Because nobody was intrusted in building Alai Minar. until now it is as it was . and now it is a peace of example for those who wants to show there power.

Alai Darwaza.  

The Alai Darwaza was made by Allauddin Khilji. It Ia a beautiful peace of art of Red Sandstone and White Marble (Sangmarmar). It is the west Gate of Quwwat-ul-Islam Mosque. There are 4 Gates in it , First was facing North side, second facing west side, third facing South side,and the forth gate is facing East side. It is a beautiful Square Shaped Building with a Dome.

Iron Piller.

The Iron Piller. the main reason of it's popularity is because it don't Rust. it haven't rusted from last 2000 year's. it is almost 6000kg's in weight, made of corrosion free and wrought Iron. it was made by Chandragupta 2 in 375ad to 414ad at Vishnu temple Udaygiri, then later shifted by Anangpal in 10th Century to his current location. it is 7.2meter heighFrom the ground and 23feet 8inches under the ground. at ground it hase a diameter of 17inches and 12inches from top. there is some inscription writen on it in Sanskrit in Brahmin Language in 4th Century. it is peace of art which indecates the skill of the Ancent Blacksmith's.

Tomb of Iltutmish.

The Complete name of Iltutmish was Shamsuddin Iltutmish, he was the first Ruller who rulled on Delhi, also his work was effective as Delhi Sultan,( he ruled from 1211-1236A.D). His tomb was build by him Before his death in 1235A.D. itb is situated in north-west of Quwwat-ul-Islam Mosque. It's is basically made up of light Brown Sandstone. Iltutmish also built his Grave approx 1 Year before his Death. the Grave we see in the Qutub Minar as Iltutmish Was buld by Him, But in real it's not the real grave of him, there is a stairs in the Tomb of Iltutmish which is going to the basment of the Tomb, that is the place where Iltutmish is buried in real.as a tourtist we can't see it because it's not open for the gerneral public and the stairs are locked with a thick iron gate. 

Tomb of Alauddin Khilji.

 Allauddin Khilji was one of the most Powerful and Strong Ruler from the Khilji Dinesty and also the Sultan of Delhi. Allauddin Khilji Murdered his Father-in-law to get Delhi under his control , and become ther Sultan of Delhi  He won allot of bettels( Chiitorgarh, Gujrat, and many citys of Dakkan Ect), Allauddin Khilji was very angy from his nature, he had no control on his anger. The Tomb of Allauddin Khilji is situated in the Qutub Minar Complex, in Delhi. The Tomb Is Completely Madeup of Red and Gray Sandstones , the Tomb Has only one entrence. The Tomb is not Covered from the Top, (the Tomb is Open From the top). It is not build perfectley because he didn't planed for his Tomb before his Death. So, the Architect of The Tomb of Allaudden Khilji is unknown yet.    

Tomb of Imam Zamin.

The Imam Zamin Came India from Turkistan (now Turkistan is Turki) in the Reign of Sikandar Lodi( A.D.14889-1517). Imam zamin Made his Tomb In his life timeand Diedin A.D.1539. It is Surmounded by a dome and madeup of Red and White Sandstones, covered with plaster. It is a Beautiful Pece of Art  and all designes on it are Handmade, which shows the creativity of Indian architect. it is build in the Lodi Style Architecture Square plan, a Sandstone dome with jali is a screen work on all sides , except the west and the south. The Tomb of Imam Zamin is a Mausoleum of 16th Century of Islamic cleric . The Tomb of Imam Zamin is located in The Qutub Complex in Delhi. The Structure is Build by Imam Zamin during the Reign of Emperor humayun. It is 24 Feets in Length and Breadth , and has `12 Pillers supporting the Roof to stand. The name of Imam Zamin is written in Nask Script over the entrance of the Tomb, which is Located on the southern side of the Tomb. 

 Frequently Asked Question (FAQ's).

  • Facts about The Qutub Minar?

Some Facts about The Qutub Minar :-
It is the Tasllest Brick Minaret in whole World.
It is Surrounder by alot of Historical Monument's.

  • Who Build The Qutub Minar?

Qutub-ud-Din Aibak Started Building The Qutub Minar , he died when when only the First Flore was Build His Son-In-law Illtutmish completed the construction after his Death.

  • Which rock is The Qiutub Minar made of?

The Qutub Minar is made up of Red Sandstones, Which is specialy used in the Construction of Forts.

  • Whose memory is Qutub Minar? 

The Qutub Minar is th Memory of Qutub-ud-Din Bakhtiar kaki who was a very Reputative Sufi Sant



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