I had the chance to visit the Qutub Minar, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in New Delhi, India. As I approached, the tall minaret caught my eye, rising into the clear sky. Built in 1193 by Qutub-ud-din Aibak, the first ruler of the Delhi Sultanate, it represents the beginning of Muslim rule in India.
At 73 meters high, the Qutub Minar is the tallest brick minaret in the world. It's decorated with detailed carvings and verses from the Quran, crafted in red sandstone that gives it a warm glow in the sunlight. As I walked around, I appreciated how each of the five levels, marked by balconies and a fluted design, reflects different phases of history and architecture.
There was a quiet sense of wonder as I explored the nearby Quwwat-ul-Islam Mosque, the first mosque built in India, which added to the historical atmosphere. The surrounding structures and ruins in the Qutub complex offered small windows into the past.
The photo captures not just the height of the Qutub Minar but also the nearby buildings, with visitors giving a sense of scale and presence. My visit to this historical site was not only visually interesting but also emotionally meaningful, offering a deeper connection to an important chapter in Indian history.