A trip to India isn’t complete without a visit to its capital territory, Delhi, and it only makes sense to check out Qutub Minar while you’re there. This imposing minaret is one of the areas must-see attractions, and here’s a couple of interesting facts you probably don’t know about it.
Impressive Record
Standing tall at 73 meters, Qutub Minar is the tallest minaret in the world made entirely of brick. Alauddin Khalji commissioned a tower twice as high back in the 14th century, but these plans didn’t come to fruition after his death.
Reaching the Top
There are 379 stairs inside this stunning tower, leading to the top, but this area is closed to the public after a terrible accident that took dozens of lives in 1981.
Slow Progress
Qutub Minar was built in several different stages, and that’s the reason why it’s little tilted to one side. Firoz Shah Tughlaq was in charge of building the top story after it was destroyed by the lightning.
Entire Complex
The tall victory tower isn’t the only thing you’ll get to see while visiting Qutub Minar since it’s surrounded by an entire historic complex, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.