PLACES OF INDIAN CULTURAL HERITAGE. — Social Science STD 10 — Question
Gujarat BoardEnglish MediumSTD 10Social SciencePLACES OF INDIAN CULTURAL HERITAGE.2 Marks
Question
Write a shortnote on Qutub Minar.
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Answer
$>$ Qutub Minar is one of the most important monuments of India.
$>$ Qutub minar is in Delhi. It is one of the most famous historical monument of the sultanate period.
$>$ Qutubuddin Aibak started to build this grand building in the $12th$ century.
$>$ He died in $1210.$ Later on, it was completed with some modifications by his son-in-law and successor. Iltutmish.
$>$It is $72.5\ m$ tall sky scraper is made out of round red stone and marble.
$>$ Till date, it is the tallest stone minaret of India.
$>$ Round, red stones and marble was used in its construction. The circumference is $13.75$ metres at its base and it is reduced to $2.75$ metres, at its top. It was used for calling for prayer. $($Azaan$)$
$>$ It has found a place in best minarets of India due to its artistic creation.
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