Qutab Minar Delhi

Standing with the pride, Qutub Minar Delhi let you sight through the majestic ancient historical era of national capital. Being the tallest brick minaret in the world, Qutub Minar (73 meters), there is no other iconic monument like this one that spellbound you with stun, amusements. Besides the main brick minaret, Qutub Minar, it forms an unparallel complex of monuments by consisting of vibrant architectures - Quwwat-ul-Islam Mosque, Alai Darwaza, Alai Minar, Ala-ud-din's Madrasa and Tomb, Iron Pillar, Tomb of Imam Zamin, Sanderson's Sundial and Major Smith's Cupola. At present, it is one of the UNESCO world heritage sites which tempts millions of tourists every year as it is one of the best places for the curious minds to be stunned. While being in India, Qutub Minar is highly recommend destination to explore that you may have the glimpse of timeless history, architecture marvelous and preserved heritage at once   

History of Qutub Minar Delhi 
Qutub Minar is one of the marvelous architectures of India associated with the enriched history and heritages of Delhi Sultanate. As being the crown of Delhi Sultanate, its construction was started by the founder of Slave Dynasty – Qutub-ud-din Aibak in 1192AD inspired by victory tower in Ghazni, Afghanistan, unfortunately, he was unable to complete it by own and finished by his successor Iltazmish in around 1220 and late renovated by Firoz Shah Tughlaq in 1369. The Quwwat-ul-Islam Mosque and Qutub Minar minaret was built in the ear of Aibek and later other architectures combined and turn it into Qutub Minar Complex

Architectural Significance of Qutub Minar Delhi
Qutub Minar is the best prototype of ancient architecture which is 73 meter tall, has total 5 Stories and embellished with the embroidered projecting balconies. The first three stories of Qutub Minar are built by the red sandstones while other two stories are constructed with marble and sandstone. Quwwat-ul-Islam Mosque is well-known for its rust-free Iron Pillar and believe to achieve any desire by wising in front of it. Some other stunning architectures like Alai Darwaza and Alai Minar completes Qutub Minar Complex along iconic blend of history, heritage and architectural brilliance

Top Tourist Attractions within Qutub Minar Complex Delhi
As there are some stunning tourist attractions in the Qutub Minar Complex:

  • Iron Pillar
  • Tomb of Imam Zamin
  • Quwwat-ul-Islam Mosque
  • Alai Minar
  • Tomb of Iltutmish
  • Alai Darwaza

Location of Qutub Minar Delhi
It is nested in the Southern part of Delhi’s Mehrauli area

Qutub Minar Delhi Opening and Closing Time  
Opening Time : 6 AM
Closing Time : 8 PM

Qutub Minar Entry Fees 
For Indian Citizens : INR 50 
For Foreigners : INR 600

Best Tourist places to visit near Qutub Minar Delhi
In Delhi, there are several other tourist places to visit after Qutub Minar such as : 

  • Garden of Five Senses (4 Kms)
  • Mehrauli Archaeological Park (4 Kms)
  • Dilli Haat (6.5 Kms)
  • Lotus Temple (9.5 Kms)
  • Humayun’s Tomb (11.5 Kms)
  • Jama Masjid (11.5 Kms)
  • India Gate (12.5 Kms)
  • Akshardham Temple (18.5 Kms)
  • Red Fort (18.5 Kms)