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Iron Pillar in Qutub Complex Iron pillar insie Qutub complex still generates a lot of curiocity It is a 7 meter high iron pillar and weighs more than 6 tonns The iron pillar has been standing without rusting for over 2000 years Some say if you encircle it with your hands while standing with your back to it, your wish will be fulfilled The pillar bears an inscription in sanskrit (Brahmi Script) dating 4th century AD Entire pillar weighs 6511 kg. It was originally erected by Chandragupta II Vikramaditya (375-414AD) at Udaigiri in fornt of a Vishnu Temple Complex. But later in 10th century CE it was shifted to present location by Anangpal from Udaigiri Iron Pillar in Qutub Complex Iron Pillar of Delhi No Sign of Rust in Iron Pillar Iron Pillar Of Delhi

Qutub Minar is one of the most spectacular monuments of India. It is one of the finest examples of Indo-Islamic architecture.  Qutub-ud-Din Aibak built this magnificent minaret in 1193 to celebrate  Muslim dominance in Delhi after the defeat of Delhi's last Hindu ruler. It is the highest brick minaret in the world. Qutub Minar is 72.5 meters high and also known as 'Tower of Victory'.  Some interesting facts -  There are 379 stairs inside the tower leading to the top The tower has five distinct stories It has a diameter of 14.32 meter at the base The first 3 stories are made of sandstone, other remaining are made of marble & sandstone The top floor was destructed by lightning and rebuilt by Firoz Shah Tughlaq Before 1974, the general public was allowed to go up to the top floor Public access was banned after a stampede that killed 45 people in 1981 Construction of this historical monument was for making calls for prayers ...