QUTUB MINAR AND ITS MONUMENTS

Located a few kilometres to the south of central Delhi, is the sprawling complex housing one of the capitals best-known landmarks—the Qutb Minar. Impressively ornate and beautifully calligraphed, this soaring tower of medieval vintage attracts many visitors from all across the globe. Though known primarily for the tower, the complex contains several other monuments like the Alai Darwaza, Alai Minar, Iltutmishs tomb, Alauddin Khaljis tomb and madrasa, and the Iron Pillar. This illuminating book outlines the Qutbs archaeological and historical background highlighting the architectural and cultural contours of the monuments inside the complex. The author takes readers on a wondrous journey through temples, tombs, dargahs, step-wells and tanks, gateways, madrasas, sarais, palaces, gardens, and mosques representing different historical periods. The monuments surrounding the Qutb Complex—Jamali Kamali mosque, Balbans tomb, Rajon ki Bain, Muhammad Quli Khans tomb, and those in Mehrauli—are also described. The illustrations, layout plans, maps, and photographs provide an important visual presentation of the monument for visitors who will also find the glossary and practical tips very useful.