A towering emblem of Delhi's skyline, the magnificent Qutab Minar or 'tower of victory' as it is
popularly known, is a reassuring symbol of India's might. Begun by Qutab-ud-Din Aibak, the
founder of the Slave dynasty, it is 239 ft high. Started in 1193 A.D. , the Qutab Minar was
completed by Iltumish, Aibak's successor and is the highest stone tower in India. It is no
surprise that today the Qutab Minar and its monuments ,which include the famous Iron Pillar,
the Quwwat-ul-Islam mosque and the aborted Alai Darwaza, today comprise a UNESCO
World Heritage Site for being, "an outstanding example of a type of building, architectural
ensemble which illustrates a sdignificant stage in human history."
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