From The First Floor Of Qutub Minar

Qutub minar is the first monument in india to have an e ticket facility.

From the first floor of qutub minar.

The qutub minar was built in three different stages by three separate rulers. The first floor of the tower was built in 12th century. Qutb minar was an inspiration and prototype for many minarets and towers built. First time when i visited qutub minar i was in 7th std and was not much interested in the history.

We took photos with various poses lifting the qutub minar on the palms holding it in the mid air between the fingers etc. The qutub minar is also called the tower of victory for it was built to celebrate the end of hindu rule in delhi and reign of a muslim ruler. In order to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the solidarity movement in poland qutub minar was lit in the colours of the polish flag on august 30. It is a heritage site located in delhi.

The first floor of the tower was built in 12th century. The chand minar and mini qutub minar bear resemblance to the qutb minar and inspired from it. Qutub minar information on tourio indicates at least 13 spots to be visited. Circular in plan the minaret tapers upwards measuring 13 7 m in diameter at the base and 3 m at the apex scaling a total height of 72 3 meters.

The second third and fourth floors were built in 13th century and the last floor was completed in 14th century the construction of the qutub minar was started by qitub ud din aibak but he only constructed the basement. Before 1976 the general public was allowed access to the first floor of the minaret via the internal staircase. For me qutub minar was only a picnic spot and a tourist attraction. Excited and armed with the new discovery this indiana jones of yours pressed the start button of the audio guide and proceeded to discover the hidden gems of the qutub minar.

The unfinished alai minar monument within the qutb minar complex in new delhi which was intended to be taller than the qutb minar melissamn adobe stock the qutb minar was one of the earliest minarets built in india and stands apart from the nearby mosque. The first three stories are revetted with red sandstone from agra while the upper two are also clad in white marble. It was a fun place for me. My first stop actually took me away from the path leading to the minar.

From the first floor of qutab minar which is at a height of 25m from the ground level a man observes the top of a building at an angle of elevation of 30 degree and the angle of depression of the base of the building to be 60degree. Qutub minar is a minaret located in the qutab complex. Qutub minar is a tapering tower which was designed similar to the minaret of jam located in western afghanistan. The iconic monument situated in delhi was lit in red and white hues which signify the two colours of the polish flag.