Qutb Complex, Delhi
The Qutb complex in Delhi has several important monuments of great interest to one and all. The entire complex was not constructed in one time. The buildings in the complex were built over several years starting from 1192 A.D.
Originally in this place there were several beautiful Jain and Hindu Temples all together 27. They were all destroyed by Islamic fanatic ruler Qutb-ud-din Aibak and reused the materials for the construction of mosque and minar. This can be seen from the Persian inscription still on the inner Eastern gateway.
All the monuments other than temple ruins were built after 1192 A.D. Some of the important monuments here are:
- Qutb Minar
- Quwwat ul-Islam Mosque
- Alai Minar
- Iron Pillar
- Tombs of Iltutmish, Alauddin Khilji
- Jain Temple Ruins
It is a beautiful place, lovely photos, Rajesh!
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ReplyDeletemy sons best friend is from Delhi and is going back for the summer..hope he brings us some pictures like yours...so interesting to see!!!
ReplyDeleteThat's a shame about the destruction of the original temples, but this mosque and minarets are incredible!
ReplyDeleteBeing a Sister of Charity of Nazareth Associate I have had several chances to come to India. They have been in mission work there since the 50s but I am getting to old to travel that far now. I so love your photos and stories. I know they are in Mohamar, I think that is how you spell it.
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Very interesting architecture!
ReplyDeleteHow awful to have such beautiful treasures destroyed. That arch is a marvel in the second photo to the right.
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Nice photos and narration.
ReplyDeleteAs usual superb buildings!
ReplyDeleteInteresting fact about the Qutb complex! Excellent shots
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ReplyDeleteBeautiful temple and wonderful captures, Rajesh! Hope you have a great week!
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I'm always amazed by the sites, but then you're dealing with a very old culture. Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.
ReplyDeleteMagnificent place. The tower shot is my favorite.
ReplyDeleteThe minar is quite spectacular!
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ReplyDeleteThe structures are exquisitely beautiful and the history very interesting. I hope to see them for myself, someday, but in the mean time, thank you for the wonderful tour.
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These are very pretty~
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ReplyDeleteI like those pictures, wonderful, as always the beauty of art in India.
ReplyDeleteLovely photos of stunning architecture.
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ReplyDeleteVery sad to read that these ancient temples were destroyed by a fanatic. In every culture and every age, those sorts of people have had no respect for history.
ReplyDeleteThe monuments that were built after are beautiful.
Beautiful architecture, just another world to me !
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Beautiful shots.Happy RT2!
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TALL and thin. striking.
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imagine what it would have taken to have constructed it all in one time
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I hope to see some beautiful temples on my trip to India this summer (moonsoon season there, ack)
ReplyDeleteAmazing photos of this wonderful complex, Rajesh. Your post brought back happy memories of our visit there.
ReplyDeleteArchitectural gems they are, indeed! Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteTh4 mosques and minarets are beautiful, but it is still sad that the original temples are destroyed. Still, the carvings are awesome.genie
ReplyDeleteSuperb..reminds me of my visit ..!
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Stunning details!
ReplyDeleteWow.. Very impressive buildings. Great shots.
ReplyDeleteThere are many businesses here that use the family name Qutub - hmmmm. At any rate, the pics are lovely!
ReplyDeleteYou took me back to my standard 9 history class. The Qutb Minar is well worth seeing. Thanks for sharing.
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wow! great and beautiful place.. very interesting..=_) visiting from 366 BPC
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What a beautiful place, Rajesh! Great monuments indeed!
ReplyDeleteThe temple is amazing. Love the intricate artwork.
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Thank you all. These structures are sure marvelous. But they were built demolishing the ancient temples that existed before in the place.
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ReplyDeleteI did not know it was built on temple ruins.I have been to the very top--it was a great experience.Thanks Rajesh.
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ReplyDeleteLovely !! Nice capture..
ReplyDeleteThank you for appreciating this architectural marvel.
ReplyDeleteIt is popular and beautiful..and i visit it often..nothing more to say :)
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