QUTUB MINAR

Built near Quwwat-ul-Islam Mosque in 1200 by Qutb-ud-Din Aibak.

The height of the tower is 238'.
The tower was originally four storeys high with a domed roof. Renovations have
added a storey.
The tower is entered from the a gateway on the north side which opens out into a
spiral staircase.

Storeys
Each storey has a different pattern in plan.
First storey- Alternate wedge shaped and round projections
Second storey- Circular projections
Third storey- Star shaped
Fourth storey- Round

Balconies
Each storey has a balcony around it.
The balustrade around the balcony originally showed merlons called kanjuras.
The balconies are supported by stalactite vaulting, represented by clusters of
miniature arches with brackets in between, influenced by the tracery of temple
ceilings.