Question

write a short note on quatab minar

Answer 1

Qutb Minar is one of the famous historical monuments of the India. It can be also written as the Qutub Minar or Qutab Minar. It is called as the 2nd tallest minar of India (around 73 metres). The first tallest minar of India is Fateh Burj (100 meters tall) in Chappar Chiri at the Mohali. Qutb Minar has been added as one of the best UNESCO World Heritage Sites. It is located in Delhi and built using red sandstone and marble in the Indo-Islamic architectural style.

Answer 2

The construction of the Qutub Minar was started by Qitub-ud-Din Aibak, but he only constructed the basement. The construction of the tower was later taken over by his successor Iltutmish who constructed three more stories. The last two storeys were completed Firoz Shah Tuglak.The Qutub Minar is a towering 73 meter high tower built by Qutub-ud-Din Aibak in 1193. The tower was built to celebrate Muslim dominance in Delhi after the defeat of Delhi's last Hindu ruler. This tower is the highest tower in India, complete with five storeys and projecting balconies.Qutab-ud-din Aibak, the first Muslim ruler of Delhi, commenced the construction of the Qutab Minar in 1200 AD, but could only finish the basement. His successor,Iltutmush, added three more storeys, and in 1368, Firoz Shah Tughlak constructed the fifth and the last storey.