Qutub Minar - New Delhi, India

Qutub Minar was built in 1199 AD by Qutab-ud-din Aibak. The purpose behind this was to use by Mu'zzin (crier) for giving calls for prayers. It has a diameter of 14.32m at the base and about 2.75m on the top with a height of 72.5m. Each storey of Qutub Minar is surrounded by a balcony. Qutb-u'd-Din Aibak had built only one story and later his successor and son-in-law, Shamsu'din- Iltutmish had constructed two more stories. Attractions Within The Qutub Minar ComplexQuwwat-ul-Islam-Mosque -located at the north of Minar was built by Qutbu'd-Din Aiabak. It is built in a rectangular courtyard enclosed by Cloisters.Ala-I- Darwaza - The southern gateway of the mosque was built by Alau'd-Din Khilji. Tomb of Iltutumish - A plain square chamber built in AD 1222-36. Ala'I Minar - A minar located ate the North of Qutub Minar was commenced with An intention of making it twice the size of Qutub Minar. Indianvisit offers complete information about the best tourist spots in New Delhi. Qutub Minar New Delhi, India is one of the best tourist spots in New Delhi.