Article
Qutub Minar
Qutub Minar
Qutub Minar (Mehrauli, New Delhi, Delhi) — The earliest specimen of the Muslim architecture is the Qutub Minar, a gigantic 72m tower, tapering from a 15m diameter at the base to 2.5m at the top. A World Heritage Site monument built by the first Muslim ruler of India Qutub-ud-din Aikab of the Delhi Sultanate, the Qutub Minar ranks as one of the most famous attractions in India. Near the QutubMinar lies Quwwat-ul-Islam, considered to be India’s oldest mosque. Visitors can also find an Iron Pillar, dating back to the 4th century AD. Admission: Rs. 250 (tourists), Rs. 10 (locals). Open all hours.