| qutb_minar.jpg[195×151] Brief Description Built in the early 13th century a few kilometres south of Delhi, the red sandstone tower of Qutb Minar is 72.5 m high, tapering from 2.75 m in Publishing origin | |
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| qutb001.jpg[214×300] in AH 710 (AD 1311) as recorded in the inscriptions engraved on it. This is the first building employing Islamic principles of construction and ornamentation. Ala'i Minar which stands to the north of Qutb-Minar, was commenced by Alau'd-Din Khalji, with the intention of making it twice the size of earlier Minar. He Publishing origin | |
| qutb004.jpg[207×300] in AH 710 (AD 1311) as recorded in the inscriptions engraved on it. This is the first building employing Islamic principles of construction and ornamentation. Ala'i Minar which stands to the north of Qutb-Minar, was commenced by Alau'd-Din Khalji, with the intention of making it twice the size of earlier Minar. He Publishing origin | |
| qutb005.jpg[300×200] first storey which now has an extant height of 25 m. The other remains in the Qutb complex comprise madrasa, graves, tombs, mosque and architectural members. Open from sunrise to sunset Entrance Fee: Publishing origin | |
| qutb002.jpg[300×200] in memory of a mighty king named Chandra. A deep socket on the top of the ornate capital indicates that probably an image of Garuda was fixed into it. The tomb of Iltutmish (AD 1211-36) was built in AD 1235. It is a plain square chamber of red sandstone, profusely carved with inscriptions, geometrical and Publishing origin | |
| delhi268.jpg[720×540] More Photos of the Streets of Delhi Hindu temple More Photos of Hindu temples Publishing origin | |
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| delhi015.jpg[720×540] More Photos of Transport in Delhi street scene More Photos of the Streets of Delhi Publishing origin | |
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