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        2.Qutb Minar and its Monuments, Delhi


Built in the early 13th century a few kilometres south of Delhi, the red sandstone tower of Qutb Minar is 72.5 m high, tapering from 2.75 m in diameter at its peak to 14.32 m at its base, and alternating angular and rounded flutings. The surrounding archaeological area contains funerary buildings, notably the magnificent Alai-Darwaza Gate, the masterpiece of Indo-Muslim art (built in 1311), and two mosques, including the Quwwatu'l-Islam, the oldest in northern India, built of materials reused from some 20 Brahman temples.










  • Type: Monument
  • Status: UNESCO world heritage site
  • Qutub Minar Height: 72.5 meters
  • Qutub Minar diameter at the base: 14.32 meters (47 feet)
  • Qutub Minar diameter at the top: 2.75 meters (9 feet)
  • Qutub Minar floors: 5 storeys
  • Location: Kalka Das Marg, Mahrauli
  • Nearest Metro station to Qutub Minar: Qutub Minar Metro Station
  • Qutub Minar Built by: Qutub-ud-din Aibak while the additions were made by his successors Iltutmish and Firoz Shah Tughlaq


                      3.Qutub Minar History


There are many stories about Qutub Minar construction. As per some, this minaret was built as symbol of victory and to mark the start of Islamic invasion, while according to some it was built for the purpose of praying. According to the widely accepted history of this minaret, it was Qutub-ud-din Aibak the first Muslim conqueror of Delhi who built Qutub Minar in in 1192.



As per the Qutub Minar history, although the construction was stated by him, only the basement of the minaret could be completed during his reign. The main mosque was also built in 1197. Later, three more storeys were added to the minar during the rule of his successor Iltutmish around 1230. After that again in 1368, the last storey of the Qutub Minar was added by Firoz Shah Tughlak.





             4.Qutub Minar Architecture



Built in the style of Indo-Islamic Afghan architecture, Qutub Minar is built with red sandstone. Presenting a perfect example of architectural excellence, it stands at a majestically. The Qutub Minar height is 72.5 meters and there are 379 steps to reach its top. The minaret is around 47 feet wide at the base while at the top it is around 9 feet. It is consisted of 5 towers, with each tower showcasing a different design. The difference in architectural style is mainly because of the changing in the rulers over the course of its construction.

Not only the style, even the materials used for building various storeys of Qutub Minar Delhi also vary from the Qutab-ud-din Aibak to the time of Firoz Shah Tughlak.



                5.Gallery Qutub Minar, Delhi















             6.Qutub Minar Timings and Entry Fee

Qutub Minar timings are from 7 AM to 5 PM. The opening time of Qutub Minar is 7 AM and it is best to visit the monument during early morning hours to avoid the crowd. The closing time of Qutub Minar is 5 PM. It is open all days of the week.

The entry fee of Qutub Minar is Rs.30 per person for Indian residents, while for the foreign tourists, the ticket charges are Rs.500 per person.


Although one can visit Qutub Minar anytime during the day, the best time to visit is during the Indian classical music festival which usually happens during the month of November or December. While visiting, you can leave your bags in the cloakroom and explore this ancient monument comfortably.

     7.Where is Qutub Minar in Delhi & How to reach?


Qutub Minar is located around 30-40 minutes away from the central New Delhi. From Delhi airport, it will take around 20 to 25 minutes to reach the Qutub Minar.

There are many buses that run at regular intervals to Qutub Minar. Tourists can also hire a taxi or travel in auto rickshaws. If you are wondering where is Qutub Minar then you need worry, as it is a popular attraction of the city, finding the route wouldn’t be a difficult task.

One of the best ways to reach Qutub Minar Delhi is via the metro rail. Qutub Minar has its own metro station that falls on the yellow line connecting Samaypur Badli to HUDA City Centre. There are other three metro stations located close to the Qutub Minar namely Saket Metro Station, Chattarpur Metro Station and Hauz Khas Metro Station, all falling on the Yellow line. These are at a distance of 1.8 km, 3 km and 3.7 km respectively from the monument.

Qutub minar station is located at a distance of 1.6 kilometres to the southeastern side of the monument. Tourists can take a metro train till Qutub Minar station and then hire a local auto rickshaw to the monument. It takes around 4-6 minutes to reach Qutub Minar from the metro station exit by an auto. One can also walk to cover the distance and it takes around 20 minutes to reach the monument.



DayTiming
Monday7:00 am – 5:00 pm
Tuesday7:00 am – 5:00 pm
Wedesday7:00 am – 5:00 pm
Thursday7:00 am – 5:00 pm
Friday7:00 am – 5:00 pm
Saturday7:00 am – 5:00 pm
Sunday7:00 am – 5:00 pm

                        8.Qutub Minar Entry Fee
  •  30 per person for Indians
  •  0 per child (below 15 Years)
  •  500 per person for Foreign Tourists
  •  25 for Still Camera (non-commercial use)
  •  25 for Video Camera (non-commercial use)

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