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Qutub Minar in 2004


Qutab Minar is situated in South Delhi, India. The magnificient tower of victory is located at Aurabindo Marg, Delhi near Mehrauli, around 14 Km south of Connaught place. King Qutubuddin Aibak of Slave dynasty laid the foundation of the Qutab Minar in 1199 adjoining the Quwwat-ul-Islam mosque to proclaim the victory of Islam, after the defeat of the last Hindu kingdom in Delhi. The word 'Qutab Minar' means 'axis minaret'. The tower was built in three stages. The height of Qutub Minar is 72.5 metres(237.8 ft) with five storeys and total number of steps in stair is 399. Qutab Minar, the sandstone (red-stone) tower is Indo-Islamic architectural wonder of ancient India.

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