Do you know where is the tallest brick and stone Minaret in the world? The place you had to reach is Delhi,India and visit Qutub Minar.
Qutub Minar Delhi
Minaret is a tall tower with onion shaped domes at the top.The height of this tower is 72.5 metres or 238 feet.The base of the tower is 14.3 mts while the top is 2.75 metres in diameter.
The tower was built by the Mughal emperors in stages.The construction began in 1193 and completed in 1386.It is a six storied tall structure with 379 steps.The first one or the base was constructed by Muslim ruler Qutub -ud-din-Aibak. Later Iltutmish successor of Qutub was responsible for the next three stories and fifth and final stories were constructed by Firuz Shah Tughluq.The tower is built of red sandstone with carvings and verses from Holy book of Muslims, the Quran representing Indo-Islamic style of architecture.It is named after the initiator of this minaret Qutub-ud-din-Aibak as Qutub Minar.
There are different stories related for building this monument. Few consider that it was built as a pride of Mughal’s Victory in ruling the country. For some as a watch tower while others believe as a minaret to call the people for prayers to mosque.
The other attractions are :-
Quwwatul-Islam Mosque near the tower and was the first mosque built 
in India.It is believed that this mosque was built in Islamic style with the remains of materials and masonry from Jain and Hindu temples in Qutb Complex.
The Iron Pilllar in the complex is the world’s familiar metallurgical aspect built of 98% molded iron and is free from rust nearly about 1600 years. It is believed that if anyone want to make their desire come true then stand with your back towards the pillar with arms around it.
Qutub Complex is considered as a UNESCO World Heritage site and is the famous tourist site where Qutub Minar is present.
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