Other structures in Qutab Minar complex, Delhi

It was renovated by Major R. Smith of the Royal Engineers who reinstated the Qutub Minar in 1829 restored the cupola with a Bengal technique chhattri. The chhattri was detached in 1848, by the Viceroy Lord Hardinge as it was condemned as not harmonizing with the architectural technique of other portions of the minar. At the moment it stands to the left of the admission path and is acknowledged as Smith's folly.

In the present day, this remarkably elaborate tower has a minor tilt, but or else has worn out the centuries astonishingly well. The staircase within the tower to the balconies has been stopped subsequent to a catastrophe in near the beginning 1980 while a gathering of school girls whilst the power supply failed and a stampede which resulted a number of casualties.

Tomb of Iitutmish: It was erected during 1235 AD. The tomb is fabricated with red sandstone and it illustrates the Arabic architectural model.

Alai Minar It is positioned north to Qutub Minar was built by Alaud-Din-Khalji with an purpose to make it double the dimension of Qutub. But he could finish merely one storey and the job was discarded after his demise. Alai Minar is 25meters in height.

Quwwat-ul-Islam, a mosque built by Qutub-ud-din in 1198 as well located in the Qutub compound.

A renowned Iron Pillar, which was built in the 4th Century AD, is situated in the courtyard of Quwwat-ul-Islam. It rises to a loftiness of 7 meters and weighs further than 6 tons. The Sanskrit inscriptions on the pillar notify that it is put up as a flagpole in honor of Hindu God Vishnu and the reminiscence of Chandra Gupta. It is prepared of 98% wrought iron and it stood the trial of time of over 1600 years without corrosion or disintegration. This declares the metallurgical brilliance of ancient India.

There are numerous other settings up similar to madrasas, graves, tombs, mosques in the neighborhood of Qutub Minar. Fascinatingly Qutub Minar is the most visited tourist spot in Delhi.

The Fact : The Archaeological Survey of India has established that the Monuments were erected by the refuse stones of Jain Temples that were destroyed to build up this marvel.

Points to remember at Qutub Minar:Visitors must be disciplined, ought to maintain cleanliness and not to tamper or make the walls filthy.

Entry Fee of Qutab Minar: Indian Citizens: Rs.10, Foreigners: Rs.250 , Cameras allowed inside the complex.

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