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 Introduction
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 Complex
Quwwat-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.
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