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1. The Qutub Minar is a minaret and victory tower comprising the Qutub complex, which lies at the site of Delhi's oldest fortified city, Lal Kot, founded by the Tomar  Rajputs .

2. The Qutub Minar is a minaret and victory tower comprising the Qutub complex, which lies at the site of Delhi's oldest fortified city, Lal Kot, founded by the Tomar  Rajputs .

3. CONSTRUCTION STARTED IN 1192 CE FINISHED IN 1220 CE The Qutub Minar is a minaret and victory tower comprising the Qutub complex, which lies at the site of Delhi's oldest fortified city, Lal Kot, founded by the Tomar  Rajputs .

4. Construction was initiated by Qutb- ud -din Aibak , the founder of the Delhi Sultanate. But after his death in 1210 CE his successor Shams- ud -din Iltutmish completed the tower around 1220 CE. The fifth and final story was constructed by Firoz Shah Tughlaq in 1369 after damage by lightning.

5. Why was it built? To celebrate Muslim dominance after the defeat of Delhi’s last Hindu kingdom. Served as a victory tower and also functioned as a minaret (from which the muezzin called the faithful to prayer at the adjacent Quwwat -ul-Islam Mosque).

6. Map of Qutub Minar Architectural style Style: Indo-Islamic architecture Material: Red sandstone and marble Height: 72.5 meters (238 feet) — tallest brick minaret in the world Base Diameter: 14.3 meters (47 feet) Top Diameter: 2.7 meters (9 feet) Stories: 5 distinct stories, separated by balconies with intricate brackets

7. UNIQUE FEATURES Rich carvings and inscriptions in Arabic Verses from the Quran and intricate floral motifs Circular fluting on the first three stor ie s; fourth and f ifth stories have plain surfaces Staircase : 379 internal steps spiraling to the top (now closed to public)

8. Cultural & Historical Significance Symbol of Early Indo-Islamic Architecture: One of the earliest and tallest Islamic towers in India Combined Afghan architectural techniques with local artistic traditions UNESCO World Heritage Site: Recognized in 1993 Inspiration: Influenced many later minarets and victory towers in India

9. INTERESTING FACTS OR MYTHS Iron Pillar: Stands in the complex, dates back to the Gupta period, hasn’t rusted for over 1600 years Qutub Minar Leaning? The minar has a slight tilt due to its foundation settling over time Inscriptions: Tell the history of its construction and repairs Name Origin: May be named after Qutb- ud -din Aibak or a Sufi saint, Qutbuddin Bakhtiyar Kaki SOURCED FROM

10. INTERESTING FACTS OR MYTHS Iron Pillar: Stands in the complex, dates back to the Gupta period, hasn’t rusted for over 1600 years Qutub Minar Leaning? The minar has a slight tilt due to its foundation settling over time Inscriptions: Tell the history of its construction and repairs Name Origin: May be named after Qutb- ud -din Aibak or a Sufi saint, Qutbuddin Bakhtiyar Kaki SOURCED FROM