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Nearby Attractions in Qutab Minar

Introduction

"This only is denied to God, the power to undo the past" - Agathon

Qutab Minar located in the southern part of Delhi, is the premier stone tower in India that has been erected according to the Indo Islamic technique. It is 239 feet high and has been raised to commemorate the victory of Muhammad Ghori over the Rajputs.

But actually Mohammad Qutabuddin Aibak put up the tower in the year 1199, while the second, third and fourth floor had been built by the Iltutmish.

The main places to visit in this place are the:

Iron Pillar that dates back to the 4th Century, built as a tribute to the Hindu God Vishnu and king Chandragupta, and consists of a pillar made of wrought marble that had stood for more than 1600 years without showing any sign of damage.

Red Fort is the other name for Lal Qila. It is the most often visited spots in India, and has been erected by Emperor Shah Jahan screening the radiance of Indian architecture.

India Gate is a 42mts high structure that has been built in the honor of soldiers that were martyred during the 1st World War. The verdant landscape adjacent to it comprises a splendid romantic spot, for the tourists and locals as well.

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