National History Park – Citadel, Sans Souci

The Qutb Minar is a "victory tower" and minaret that is a component of the Qutb complex, located at the site of Lal Kot, the oldest fortified city in Delhi, and was built by the Tomar Rajputs. The stunning Qutub Minar, India's highest minaret, was finished in the 12th century. Additionally, it is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site, drawing many tourists from abroad who are anxious to ascend to the summit to experience the beautiful panoramas of the surroundings.

Intricate carvings depicting Qutub's history and passages from the Koran cover the five-story tower's elaborate exterior, which reaches more than 70 meters. It is noteworthy for using a variety of stone kinds in its construction (the first three stories are made of red sandstone, while the fourth and fifth stories were built with marble and sandstone). The complex also houses the Altamish, Alauddin Khalji, and Imam Zamin graves in addition to the Quwwat-ul-Islam Masjid, a mosque at the tower's base, a gateway constructed in 1310, and these structures. The Alai Minar, a 2000-year-old Iron Pillar, is also worth visiting.

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Address: Mehrauli, New Delhi, Delhi 110030, India
Phone number: +91 11 2469 8431
Official site: http://www.qutubminar.org/