Qutb Minar 234-foot-high (71 metres) tower New Delh, India

Qutb Minar is a spectacular example of Indo-Islamic architecture topped by a 234-foot-high (71 metres) tower. Begun in the 12th century, this is now a UNESCO World Heritage site and the symbol of New Delhi, India. Here’s my personal web page about our travels throughout India: www.rogerwendell.com 11-24-2008

Qutab Minar tower

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Qutub Minar-The Tower Of Power

QUTUB MINAR-THE TOWER OF POWER
 
By SANJAI VELAYUDHAN
INTRODUCTION:
Qutub-Minar made of red and buff sandstone is one of the highest stone towers in the world. Built in the 13th century, the magnificent tower stands in the Indian capital of Delhi. Characterised by humungous proportions, the tower has a diameter of 14.32m at the base and about 2.75m [...]