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Qutb Minar |
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Qutb Minar![]() The Qutb Minar Tower in Delhi. Built in the early 13th century and named after Sultan Qutb ud Din Aibak, this red sandstone tower is 72 m/236 ft high. The diameter of the tower tapers from 14 m/47 ft at its base to 3 m/9 ft at the peak. It is the tallest free-standing stone structure in India. ![]() Elaborate carving on the Qutb Minar tower in Delhi, India. Built around 1200, the tower has since had additional storeys constructed, and has also been restored on several occasions. The differences in patterns and building materials, and the various inscriptions, are a record of the developments in Indian culture and architecture.
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