The best time to visit India is between late September and March. Dominating the colossal ruins of the fort of Prithviraj, the 73 meter tall minar is an architectural marvel. A soaring tower of early Muslim vintage, the Qutab Minar attracts many visitors from all across the world. Impressively ornate, its construction began in the 12th century and it was completed in the 13th century.
Beautiful calligraphy adorns the adjacent edifices.
The Minar rises over 230 feet and can be ascended by a circular stairway for a view that is breathtaking. The monument tapers from a 15-meter diameter base to just 2 meters at the top. The tower has five distinct storeys, each marked by a projecting balcony. The first three storeys are made of red sandstone, the fourth and fifth of marble and sandstone. The Qutab Minar is covered with intricate carvings and deeply inscribed verses from the Koran.