Qutub Minar - The stone structure

 

Qutub Minar is more than just looking at its architectural beauty or learning about its history—it’s a fully-immersive experience.

Qutub Minar’s architecture is a perfect example of the beauty of Islamic architecture. The monument comprises five stories, each with a distinct style and design.

The first floor is rectangular, while the second floor is square. The topmost portion has a diameter of 14.3 meters. It contains an inscription that mentions the names of donors who contributed to building this magnificent structure.

The first gate on entering the complex is called “Peshwa Darwaza”. It has three arches and beautiful carvings all over its walls depicting scenes from Hindu mythology like Bhagavad Gita, Ramayana, Mahabharata, etc.

There are five entrances on all four sides except for one side with two doors. Seven floors can be accessed through these entrances. Each floor has over one hundred rooms on every side except for one side with only two; this room faces east towards Mecca and is called the “Tomb Room”. 

If you’re looking for things to do near Qutub Minar, we’ve got you covered!

Tourists can visit many other attractions near Qutub Minar to make their trip more complete. Some popular destinations include Humayun’s Tomb, Nizamuddin Dargah, Red Fort, Purana Qila and Safdarjung Tomb among others.

There are many other places nearby where you can go for fun activities such as shopping or just exploring the city on foot or by bike. Delhi is known for its delicious street food, so take a food tour of the city and experience the true flavours of this city.