A Soaring Monument That Honours Heritage And History
The tall Delhi monument known as The Qutub Minar never ceases to attract tourists. Why not, too? After all, it's rare to find a piece of architecture that boasts of being the tallest brick tower in the world and has been for more than 800 years. Isn't it sufficient justification to include this important tourist destination in your travel plans and hotel reservations in Delhi?
But is that all there is to say about this ancient Delhin landmark's historic significance? Obviously not! Everything about this building, from its historic past to its majestic architecture, is breathtaking.
History of Qutub Minar
The Qutub Minar in Delhi is a five-story building that was built over the course of four centuries by several kings. It was initially built as a triumph tower by Qutb-ud-din Aibak, the founder of the Delhi Sultanate, perhaps about 1192. Although he was only able to construct the first storey, the minaret bears his name. In the year 1220, Shams-ud-din Iltutmish expanded the building by three further levels. In 1369, lightning caused damage to the building's highest storey. Sher Shah Suri created the entryway to Qutub Minar while Firoz Shah Tughlaq rebuilt it and added the fifth and final floor to the tower.
About 300 years later, in 1803, the tower experienced significant earthquake damage once more. In 1828, the building was repaired by Major Robert Smith, a soldier in the British Indian Army. He proceeded to build a pillared dome to occupy the top of the fifth floor, giving the tower its sixth storey. However, Henry Hardinge, the then-Governor-General of India, ordered the removal of this additional storey in 1848, and it was later reinstated next to the minaret. Since 1981, access to the tower has been prohibited due to an accident that claimed the lives of 47 persons who were inside.
Architecture & Height Of Qutub Minar
The majestic Qutub Minar is 73 metres tall. It has a 14.3 metre base diameter that tapers to 2.7 metres at the top. The building also has a 379-step spiral staircase. The Qutub Minar Complex is made up of the main tower and numerous smaller historic buildings that surround the minaret.
It is generally accepted that the tower, which exhibits early Afghan architectural style, was constructed with the Afghan Minaret of Jam in mind. The minaret's five separate floors are each embellished with a projecting balcony held up by ornately carved brackets. The fourth story is entirely made of marble, the fifth one is a combination of marble and sandstone, and the first three storeys are constructed from pale red sandstone. Due to the numerous monarchs that built it piece by piece, the architectural styles vary from the bottom to the top.
On several parts of Qutub Minar, there are bands of inscriptions that describe its history. Verse carvings cover the tower's interior.
Regarding the Qutub Minar:-
Today, this structure, which is a part of the Qutub Minar Complex, is a well-liked tourist destination in Delhi. It is also one of Delhi's UNESCO World Heritage Sites, having received this designation in 1993 for its historical significance and outstanding architectural design.
An annual cultural celebration called Qutub Festival is conducted here every year in the months of November and December. This three-day event features an energetic crowd as well as numerous astounding performances by musicians, dancers, and artists.
The Archeological Survey of India is responsible for safeguarding the Qutub Minar complex as part of the Delhi circle of monuments.
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