Grandiose construction of the Qutb Minar, or Tower of Victory, is the capital of India Delhi. Built from the bricks of red Sandstone, this tower is the tallest brick minaret in the world. Its height is 72, 6 m.

Qutb Minar was built in several stages over 175 years. The idea of creation belonged to Qutb-UD-DIN Ibaku, the first Islamic ruler of India, in 1193, which is specifically destroyed 27 Hindu and Jain temples, to obtain materials for construction. But when his life was built only the base of the tower, the diameter of which amounted to about 14 meters. And the completed project was only in 1368 when the ruler Firuz Shah Tplace.

Due to the fact that the Qutb Minar was built such a long time and under the guidance of various architects, we can trace changes in the architectural style of the tiers of the tower. The tower has five tiers, each of which by itself is a masterpiece. The column, from its base to the top, cover with a beautiful subtle patterns and inscriptions carved directly on the bricks.

Near the minaret there are several structures that together with him constitute the complex of Qutab Minar. This minaret Ala-I-Minar, the oldest mosque in North India - quwwat-ul-Islam, the gate Ala-I-Darwaza, tomb of Imam Zamin and mysterious metal column, which is not affected by corrosion. It is considered that if to turn out, standing next to her, close around her hands, any make a wish will come true.

In 1993, the minaret of Qutb Minar was inscribed on the world heritage list of UNESCO.