What are the historical facts of Qutub Minar ?

It was built as a mighty, awesome tower of victory to commemorate the defeat of the last Hindu kingdom in Delhi

There are 379 stairs inside the tower which lead to the marble top of the minaret.

Qutub Minar was meant to be the prototype of all minars (towers) in India

It was influenced by the brick victory pillars in Ghazni in Afghanistan

The iron pillar in the Qutub Minar complex has not rusted after some 2000 years

Located on the outskirts of Delhi, Qutub Minar is a ‘must-visit’ attraction that should be included on a visit to the Indian capital. If you’re considering a visit to this amazing attraction, continue reading this article for interesting facts about the Qutub Minar, top tips, as well as a ton of information on the buldings in the Qutub Minar complex.

Parts of the Qutub Minar complex have been built out of Hindu temples which can be seen clearly in the Quwwat-ul-Islam Masjid

Located on the outskirts of Delhi, Qutub Minar is a ‘must-visit’ attraction that should be included on a visit to the Indian capital. The beautiful religious buildings of the Qutub Minar complex form one of Delhi’s most spectacular sights. If you’re considering a visit to this amazing attraction, continue reading this article for interesting facts about the Qutub Minar, top tips, as well as a ton of information on the buldings in the Qutub Minar complex.

The Qutub Minar has been damaged by lightening twice in 1326 and 1368

Qutub Minar has a Decorative Light Show every evening from 6:30 to 8pm as well as the Qutub Minar Festival in October/November

The Qutub Minar is the highest single tower in India

The Qutub Minar complex is large and includes not just the Qutub Minar but also mosques, tombs, screens and gateways, as well as the famous Iron Pillar.

The tower marked the site of the first Muslim kingdom in North India

The Qutub Minar is nearly 73m high and tapers from a 15m-diameter base to a mere 2.5m at the top. It has five distinct storeys, each marked by a projecting balcony

It was built as a mighty, awesome tower of victory to commemorate the defeat of the last Hindu kingdom in Delhi

The first three storeys are made of red sandstone, the 4th and 5th storeys are of marble and sandstone.

Qutub Minar was meant to be the prototype of all minars (towers) in India

Qutb-ud-din built the first three and his son-in-law Iltutmish embellished these and added a fourth

It was influenced by the brick victory pillars in Ghazni in Afghanistan

This is indicated in some of the Persian and Nagari (North Indian) inscriptions which also record that it was twice damaged by lightning in 1326 and 1368.

The iron pillar in the Qutub Minar complex has not rusted after some 2000 years

While repairing the damage caused by the second, Firoz Shah Tughluq added a fifth storey and used marble to face the red and buff sandstone.

Parts of the Qutub Minar complex have been built out of Hindu temples which can be seen clearly in the Quwwat-ul-Islam Masjid

The Qutub Minar has been damaged by lightening twice in 1326 and 1368

Standing tall at 73 m, the Qutub Minar is the tallest brick minaret in the world. It is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site.