qutb minar
states: [india]
category: cultural
year: 1993
location: Delhi
region: Asia and the Pacific
latitude/longitude: 28.5258300000, 77.1852800000
last visited: 2007
unesco id: 233
world heritage site: 233
Qutb Minar, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in India, is an iconic 13th-century victory tower standing as one of the tallest brick minarets in the world. Built by Qutb-ud-din Aibak, the founder of the Delhi Sultanate, it showcases intricate Indo-Islamic architecture with detailed carvings and inscriptions. The site also includes historic structures like the Quwwat-ul-Islam Mosque and the Iron Pillar, reflecting a blend of cultural influences. It remains a significant monument, symbolizing India's rich medieval history.
