Qutub Minar: India’s Tallest Brick Minaret | Complete History #mughalhistory #ytshorts #viral #short

🏰 The Complete Story of Qutub Minar

🔹 1. Foundation (1193 AD)

In 1193 AD, after Muhammad Ghori defeated Prithviraj Chauhan, the foundation of the Delhi Sultanate was laid.
Ghori’s general and later the first Sultan of Delhi, Qutb-ud-din Aibak, started the construction of the Qutub Minar.
👉 It was not just a tower, but a Victory Pillar and a place from where the muezzin could call for prayers (Azaan) at the mosque.
🔹 2. Incomplete Construction

Qutb-ud-din Aibak could only complete the first storey of the Minar.
His sudden death in 1210 AD left the monument unfinished.
🔹 3. Iltutmish’s Contribution (1211–1236 AD)

Aibak’s son-in-law and successor, Shams-ud-din Iltutmish, took over the throne.
He continued the construction and added three more storeys, making the tower four storeys high.
🔹 4. Disaster and Damage

In 1368 AD, a lightning strike damaged the upper portion of the tower.
🔹 5. Firoz Shah Tughlaq’s Work (1351–1388 AD)

The Delhi Sultan Firoz Shah Tughlaq repaired the monument and added the fifth and final storey, giving the Qutub Minar its present form.
🔹 6. Lodi and Mughal Period

Over time, earthquakes and storms damaged the Minar several times.
Bahlul Lodi and later Mughal rulers restored and repaired it to keep it standing strong.
🔹 7. British Restoration (19th Century)

During
the British period, more repairs and preservation works were carried out.
Nearby stands the famous Iron Pillar, dating back to the Gupta period (Chandragupta II), which is known for never rusting.
🔹 8. Architecture & Design

Height: about 73 meters (240 feet)

Diameter: 14.3 meters at the base, tapering to 2.7 meters at the top

Storeys: 5 storeys, each with balconies and projections

Material: red sandstone and marble

Style: Indo-Islamic architecture

Inscriptions: Verses from the Quran engraved with intricate carvings
🔹 9. Importance & Legacy

Qutub Minar is not just a monument – it is:
✅ A symbol of the power of the Delhi Sultanate
✅ A masterpiece of Indo-Islamic architecture
✅ The tallest brick minaret in the world
✅ A UNESCO World Heritage Site (declared in 1993)

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