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Qutb Minar

델리

7 story sections21 min 24 s in all
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Contents

7 sections · tap a section for its opening lines
  1. 1Orientation2:44

    Welcome to the magnificent historical site of Qutb Minar, located in the Mehrauli area of South Delhi, India. It is a true honor to guide you through this extraordinary monument that stands as one of the earliest and most…

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  2. 2The Foundation of Victory: Base of Qutb Minar3:59

    Gaze up at the astonishing tower soaring gracefully into the sky before you. Stand in awe of the Qutb Minar, an unmatched architectural triumph reaching a breathtaking height of seventy-two point five meters, making it globally…

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  3. 3Quwwat-ul-Islam Mosque: Fusion of Sacred Stones3:33

    Step into the historic open courtyard of the Quwwat-ul-Islam Mosque, one of the earliest extant mosques built by the Delhi Sultans in the Indian subcontinent. The Arabic name of this magnificent congregational mosque translates…

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  4. 4The Rustless Wonder: The Iron Pillar of Delhi3:18

    Gaze at the dark metallic pillar standing peacefully at the center of the Quwwat-ul-Islam Mosque courtyard. Known worldwide as the Iron Pillar of Delhi, this extraordinary metallurgical monument dates back to the fourth century…

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  5. 5Reaching the Heavens: Upper Stories and Balconies3:09

    Tilt your head high toward the sky to look at the majestic upper stories of the soaring tower. The upper levels of the Qutb Minar hide a fascinating secret of architectural reconstruction that turned a natural disaster into an…

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  6. 6Smith's Folly: The Grounded Cupola2:49

    Gaze at the standalone pillared cupola sitting quietly on the manicured lawn to the east of the Qutb Minar. Known historically as 'Smith's Folly,' this architectural oddity was once installed atop the very summit of the Qutb…

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  7. 7Closing1:52

    We have now completed our comprehensive audio journey through the Qutb Minar complex, a sacred place where red sandstone, white marble, and iron have captured nearly a millennium of vibrant history. Erected at the turn of the…

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What is Qutb Minar?

Qutb Minar is a place in 델리 with 7 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.

Key facts
Location델리
TypeHeritage
Story sections7
Total length21 min 24 s in all
Text languageEnglish
Coordinates28.5244, 77.1852
Last updated

Nearby places

within a 5-minute walk
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