History of Delhi
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Delhi has been an important political centre of India as the capital of several empires. The recorded history of Delhi begins with the 8th century Tomar Rajput dynasty. It is considered to be a city b
Agrasen ki Baoli is believed to be originally built by the legendary king Agrasen.
The bastion of Lal Kot fort in Delhi's Mehrauli built by Tomara Rajput ruler, Anangpal Tomar in c. 1052 CE.
Sculptures of ancient temple in Qutb Minar complex.
Lal Kot, built by Anangpal Tomar II
Qutb Minar
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The Qutb Minar, also spelled Qutub Minar and Qutab Minar, is a minaret and victory tower, built during the Delhi sultanate, and comprising the Qutb complex, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Mehrauli, S
History of Delhi
…Tughluq dynasty, the Sayyid dynasty and the Lodi dynasty held power in the late medieval period and built a sequence of forts and townships in Delhi. The Qutub Minar is the world's tallest brick minaret at 72.5 metres, built by Qutb-ud-din Aibak of the Slave dynasty in 1192 CE. Mosque tomb over ancient temple structure…
Minar in Delhi, India
Kuttull Minor, Delhi. The Qutb Minar, 1805
Decorative motifs on upper levels
Inscriptions at the base