Qutub Minar,Delhi, India

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The Qutub Minar, or Qutb Minar, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the most iconic monuments in Delhi, India. The tower has five stories with intricate carvings and inscriptions from the Koran. It stands as an important symbol of Islamic rule in India throughout its history because it is a testament to the power and grandeur of Islamic architecture and a reminder of India's rich cultural heritage. The Qutub Minar is found in the Qutub Minar complex, along with Alauddin Khalji's mausoleum, the Quwwat-ul-Islam mosque, and the Iron Pillar.The Qutb Minar, also spelled Qutub Minar and Qutab Minar, is a minaret and "victory tower" that forms part of the Qutb complex, which lies at the site of Delhi’s oldest fortified city, Lal Kot, founded by the Tomar Rajputs. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site in the Mehrauli area of South Delhi, India. Wikipedia
Height: 73 m
Architectural style: Indo-Islamic architecture
Constructed by: Qutb ud-Din Aibak, Iltutmish, Firuz Shah Tughlaq, Sher Shah Suri, Sikandar Khan Lodi
Closed: 1981