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The Qutb Minar also spelled Qutab or Qutub, is an array of monuments and buildings at Mehrauli in Delhi, India. The construction of Qutb Minar was intended as a Victory Tower, to celebrate the victory of Mohammed Ghori over Rajput king, Prithviraj Chauhan, in 1192 AD, by his then viceroy, Qutb-ud-din Aibak, who later became the first Sultan of Delhi of Mamluk dynasty. After the death of the commissioner, the Minar was added upon by his successor Iltutmish (aka Altamash) and much later by…

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As you land in Delhi, the first monument you visit is the tallest brick minaret in the world - the Qutub Minar! Read more about it here: https://expedition2india.com/information-on-india/monuments-of-india/qutub-minar#monuments-of-india #india #incredibleindia #qutubminar #delhi #usa #usatoindia #monumentsofindia #traveler

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Download this Premium Photo about Qutub Minar Minaret a highest minaret in India standing 73 M tall A UNESCO world heritage site, and discover more than 60 Million Professional Stock Photos on Freepik

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Qutub Minar (English: The Qutub Tower; Urdu: قطب مینار) also Qutb Minar, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Located in Delhi, India. The Qutub Minar was constructed with red sandstone and marble, and is the tallest minaret in India, with a height of 72.5 meters (237.8 ft), contains 379 stairs to reach the top, and the diameter of base is 14.3 meters whereas the last store is of 2.7 meters. The Construction was commenced by Qutb-ud-din Aibak in 1192 and completed by Iltutmish. Qutb-ud-din Aibak…

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