Qutubuddin Aibak laid the foundation of Qutab Minar, a tower of victory, in 1199 AD. Originally, it rose to a height of 72.5 m. It is without doubt one of the finest stone tower in India and one of the most important landmarks in Delhi. Iltutmish, the son-in-law and successor of Qutubuddin, completed its construction. Nearby, you can also see the ruins of the Tomb of Iltutmish. It was built in 1235 AD, during his own lifetime, and richly decorated interiors, using calligraphy. The tower tapers from a base of 2.75 m to 14.32 m at the top and it took 20 years to complete.
Built in red sandstone, the tower of sports inscriptions of verses from the Holy Quran and some intricate carvings. We can also see the ruins of the ramparts of the city called "Siri" here. It was established in 1303 AD by Ala-ud-Din, who dug a large reservoir in Hauz Khas, to supply water to his city. Although there is much of the city remains to be seen, has been described by contemporary historians as the "envy of Baghdad, the rival of Cairo and equal to Constantinople. In addition to these, you can also see the tomb of Adham Khan and Taj Zafar in the Qutub complex and the Tomb of Jamali-Kamali behind him.
Iron Pillar
Located in the courtyard of the Quwwatu'l-Islam, the famous iron pillar belongs to the fourth century. It is enclosed in the complex of Qutub Minar in Delhi. The Sanskrit inscription in Gupta and peculiar style of his "capital Amalaka 'confirms the date.
Qutub Minar Legends
There are a number of legends related to the Qutub Minar in Delhi. Some people believe the monument was built by Prithviraj Chauhan, so his daughter could see the holy river Yamuna from its summit, as part of their daily worship.
Qutub Minar Blues
According to the inscriptions of Qutub Minar, was beaten twice by lightning and was damaged. The first incidence occurred in 1326, during the reign of Muhammad Tughluq.
Quwwatu'l-Islam Masjid
The mosque known as Masjid-Islam Quwwatu'l is located next to Qutub Minar in Delhi. Is believed to have been built using cut stone slabs and materials of the remains of Hindu temples. brocades and delicate designs adorn this structure Islamic inscription.
Tomb Iltutmish
Created by Iltutmish Shamsu'd-Din in 1235, the tomb of Iltutmish northwest of Quwwatu'l Islam Mosque in Delhi. Although, there is a difference of only five years between the construction of the tomb of Sultan Ghauri and the tomb of this.
