Wednesday 14 February 2018

Qutub Minar Campus, Delhi

Located in Mehrauli, Delhi, the Qutub campus is home to the famous famous Qutub Minar and many ancient historical buildings. Declared as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, there are several structures of the slave family. The site has been managed very well so that it is a tourist attraction as well as a popular picnic spot in Delhi. The list of buildings included in it is as follows-

Qutub Minar - This is the most famous structure of the complex. As UNESCO World Heritage Site, it is the tallest tower in the world with a height of 72.5m. Qutub Minar was built between 1193 and 1368 as Qutub-ud-Din-Aibak in the form of a victory pillar. This unique example of architecture is well preserved and India has a viewing structure.

Iron Stage - If you have heard about the anti-coronal iron column of India, then it is located in this premises. Founded in 400 AD by Chandragupta II Vikramaditya, this seven meter high timepiece still stares metallurgists due to its junk-free metals and still persists strongly with Delhi's harsh climate.

The tomb of Eleutemish - the Tomb of Iltutmish, ruler of the slave dynasty, is also located inside the premises. It is a grave made of white marble on a raised platform in the center of the room. It is known for its complex and beautiful carvings.

Ala-e-Door - This is a small quadrangular dome structure used as the entrance to the Kawwat-ul-Islam Mosque of the complex. This structure is situated behind the Qutub Minar and it is made of beautifully carved stones and adorned with marble.

Tomb of Imam Zameen - This Tomb is dedicated to a Turkic Imam who lived in this mosque of Qutub campus during the rule of Sikander Lodhi. It is located near the Ala-e-Door.

Tomb of Alauddin Khilji and madrasa - madarsa built by Alauddin Khaliji, ruler of Khilji dynasty and a mausoleum dedicated to them are located behind this complex. They were the second Sultan of Delhi who ruled here from 1296 AD to 1316 AD.

Ala-i-Minar - This tower was to be the twin height of the Qutub Minar, but after the height of 25.4 m, the construction work stopped due to the death of Ala-ud-Din-Khilji. The incomplete Ala-i-tower is located in this campus.

Kuvawat-ul-Islam Mosque - It is the oldest mosque in Delhi located inside the premises. Although most of the parts are now ruins, some parts are still complex and they have beautiful decorations and carvings.

Sultan's house - Sultan's house is an Islamic grave which was made for Iltutmish's eldest son Nasiruddin Mahmud. Built in 1231 AD, it was earlier part of the medieval Delhi of the slave dynasty. However, now it is part of the Qutub complex. It is quite popular as a small fort with a patio opposite to the other tombs, because this structure, which is equally worshiped by Hindus and Muslims, is considered to be more like the Tomb of the Lower Dargah. Therefore, the care of this historic structure is better than the Indian Archeology Department.

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