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The Qutub Minar
Inspired by the Minaret of Jam in Afghanistan and wishing to surpass it, Qutbuddin Aibak, the first Muslim ruler of Delhi, commenced construction of the
Qutb Minar in 1193, but could only complete its base. His successor, Iltutmish, added three more stories and, in 1386, Firuz Shah Tughluq constructed the fifth
and the last story.
Qutub Minar is the one of the famous historic monument of India which is the world’s tallest brick minaret with 72 meters high. Located on Delhi, the
Historic Capital of India. The Qutub Minar is ever attracted by tourists by its great architecture.
 Each monument has a history telling why and by whom it was built. People have a belief that Mughals used to build victory towers to celebrate their
victory, and others say that it was built to do prayer. Even as it is so tall, one can here the person standing at the top. It is the symbol that commemorating
the victory of Qutub-ud-din Aibak over the city's last Hindu Kingdom. This ever attracting minaret was started in 1193 by the Qutub-ud-din
Aibak and the top most Story was completed by Firuz Shah Tughluq in 1386.
 This Minar mirrors the finest Islamic structures and as well as the glorious architecture of the Mughals. It has colorful five stories or floors, the first
three are built with red sandstone and the upper floors with white marble that are decorated with inscription representing verses from Koran.
 It can be seen from any place of the city. The Minar has 378 steps, so of you entend to climb to the top, a really superb experience for every one, but you
should have a lot of energy to climb.
 The Minar is surrounded by several other ancient and medieval structures and ruins, collectively known Qutub Complex. Other monuments that are located close
to the Minaret include Quwwat-ul-Islam Mosque, the Iron Pillar, The Tomb of Litutmish, Alai Darwaza and the Alai Minar.
The beleif held about the Qutub Minar is that if you have any wish, then encircle it with your arms while standing with your back touching it, any wish will
be fulfilled.
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