ABOUT THE MONUMENT Standing tall and proud as the insignia of the Mughal might and dominion, Qutub Minar is an iconic monument which spells out the narrative of Delhi like no other. The tallest brick minaret in the world is said to have been designed on the lines of Minaret of Jam in Afghanistan. Situated in Mehrauli and heritage storehouse of Delhi, the site is venue for the annual three-day Qutub Festival - a gathering of musicians, artistes, and dancers. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, According to historians the minaret was named after Qutb-ud-din Aibak who was responsible for building the monument. Qutub minar is the last remaining monuments depicting the Afghan-styled architecture.
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