Qutb Minar
Qutb Minar is a towering 73-meter-high minaret built in 1193 by Qutab-ud-din Aibak after the defeat of Delhi's last Hindu kingdom. The tower has five distinct stories, each marked by a projecting balcony and tapers from a 15-meter diameter at the base to just 2.5 meters at the top. The first three stories are made of red sandstone; the fourth and fifth stories are of marble and sandstone. The minar is surrounded by several historically significant monuments of the Qutb complex.
Opening Hours
Open: 24 Hours
Close: Open all day
Closed on: Never
Entry Fees
Indian Visitors: ₹0
Foreign Visitors: ₹0
Children (Below 15 years): Free
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