Qutb Minar’s a Victory Tower (or NOT): Around New Delhi’s Ancient Tombs and Forts Series

Here’s the third set of the series “Around New Delhi’s Ancient Tombs and Forts“- the Qutb Minar. This minaret was first established around 1200 AD, however the origin of this remains debatable. The UNESCO World Heritage Site is believed by some to be a trophy after the defeat of the last Hindu kingdom or simply served a minaret to the muezzins to call the faithful to prayer.

Inside the Lodhi Garden: Around New Delhi’s Ancient Tombs and Forts Series

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The second garden-tomb features the Lodhi Garden, formerly known as the old Lady Willington Park. Inside the enclosed wall are tombs of the former rulers, the earliest tombs were built way back around 1400 AD. The structures are mixed of Hindu and Muslim architecture, thus, one can find a Mosque inside the garden.