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Qutub minar related 10 points

Answer 1

Qutub Minar means ‘pole’ or ‘axis’ in Arabic

The Qutub Minar is the highest single tower in India

The tower marked the site of the first Muslim kingdom in North India

It was built as a mighty, awesome tower of victory to commemorate the defeat of the last Hindu kingdom in Delhi

Qutub Minar was meant to be the prototype of all minars(towers) in India

It was influenced by the brick victory pillars in Ghazni in Afghanistan

The iron pillar in the Qutub Minar complex has not rusted after some 2000 years

Parts of the Qutub Minar complex have been built out of Hindu temples which can be seen clearly in the Quwwat-ul-Islam Masjid

The Qutub Minar has been damaged by lightening twice in 1326 and 1368

Qutub Minar has a Decorative Light Show every evening from 6:30 to 8pm as well as the Qutub Minar Festival in October/November

Answer 2

Qutub Minar, standing at Delhi, was built or constructed or erected by Iltumish. Thee Most had now become one of the famous architectures of the world and is famous for its great height and design. It's construction was started by Qutub-ud-din Aibak in 1199 AD, in dedication to the Sufi saint Qutub-ud-din Bakhtiyar Kaki. The structure was completed in the reign of Iltumish in 1230 AD. Some of the special and unique features of this Minar are discussed below:

1. It has 5 floors or storeys tapering from bottom moving upwards.

2. Various cravings from the Holy book of Quran are found in the walls.