Qutub Minar
Description:
Qutab Minar, has become synonymous with the colonial capital of Delhi. The majestic placard of sandstone pride is ubiquitous in Delhi, and you might find it everywhere; billboards, pamphlets, tatoos, tea stalls, truck tail pieces, and apparently, in the hearts of Delhites. Nestling in the southern quarters of lush Delhi, the 237.8 ft stately tower is an exquisite example of Indo-Islamic Afgan architecture. The architectural wonder is surrounded by a lush green manicured garden, which is a much favoured leisure pad for Delhites, and you can see people lazing out their afternoons here and there. Interestingly, the construction was acknowleged as a heriditary raison d'etre by the Slave Dynasty, as the five storeyed tower was intiated by Qutab-ud-din Aibak and was later finished by his son-in-law and successor Iltutmish. Today, this ornate tower and a eminent member of the World Heritage Site community, leans about 60 cm off the vertical, but otherwise it has survived the ravages of time impressively.
This magnificent tower of victory stands in the Qutab Complex located at Aurobindo Marg, near Mehrauli, 14 Km south of Connaught place in Delhi. Tourists can avail intra-state bus services of DTC, or can hire auto-ricckshaws or pre-paid taxis to reach south Delhi. The Tourist Department in collaboration with Delhi Government has also initiated several sightseeing tour packages, and Qutab Minar is apparently included in every itinerary. The complex is open for public viewing from 9 am to 9 pm, and is flamboyantly illuminated in the evening, that brings back the erstwhile royal era to life.
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