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| What this tour is about: The Qutb Complex is a UNESCO World Heritage site that marks the arrival of Islamic rule in India. Built by the Slave Dynasty who ruled India for nearly a century, the complex is a grand cultural statement marking the beginning of a new religion that transformed the country. |
| In the initial phases, the new rulers demolished Hindu and Jain temples, but reused the pillars and stones, creating structures unique in the Islamic world. Later, Hindu craftsmen and artisans learnt how to work within the Islamic artistic framework. In the Qutb Complex, the lucidity and economy of Islamic architecture meets with the richness and exuberance of Hindu art, to form beautiful and arresting structures. |
| Places we will visit: During this tour, you will visit the Qutb Minar, the tallest freestanding red stone structure in the world. You will also see the first mosque in India, the Quwwat ul Islam (Might of Islam). In addition you will see several other interesting monuments – the famous Iron Pillar of Delhi, the incomplete (and foolhardy) Alai Minar, and the ornate Alai Darwaza. |
| Total Time: 1 hour 30 mins |
| When: Any time of the day, any day of your choice. Morning 9 a.m. and evening 4:00 p.m. are the preferred times to start this tour |
| What to wear: Please ensure you have adequate sun protection. |
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