Hotel Delhi Heights : Qutud Minar Tour

Qutud Minar- (World Heritage Site) - A magnificent structure in the southern part of the capital, built by a Muslim king, Qutub-ud-Din Aibak in 1199 A.D.The Minar is 72.5 mtrs. High and has its base as a mosque. In front of the imposing structure is a 7.2 mtrs. Long solid iron rod which bears an inscription in the Brahmi script (the oldest known Indian script ) according to which the pillar was set up in the honour of lord Vishnu, in the reign of Chandragupta Maurya (380 AD to 413 AD). At one time the pillar had a Garuda (the vulture on which Vishnu rode) on its crown, which was removed by subsequent rulers. The Enhlish translation to this inscription is seen close by. The Qutub Festival hosted by DTTDC is held every year in September / October.