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Shiladitya Ukil

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· 1 Months ago

Delhi sultanate was established in 1206 AD. Hence, the Qutub Minar was definitely built in the 13th century AD

Question:
The Qutub Minar of Delhi was built in the _________.
Options:
A) 10th century
B) 11th century
C) 15th century
D) 13th century
Solution:
Ans: (d) 

The Qutub Minar of Delhi was built in the early 13th century by Qutubdin Aibak.

The Qutub Minar is a towering 73 meter high tower built by Qutub-ud-Din Aibak in 1193. The tower was built to celebrate Muslim dominance in Delhi after the defeat of Delhi’s last Hindu ruler. This tower is the highest tower in India, complete with five storeys and projecting balconies. The first three storeys of the Qutub Minar are made of red sandstone and the last two are made of marble and sandstone.

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· 1 Months ago

No, its correct....as Qutub-ud-din Aibak started the construction of Qutub Minar in 1199 in Delhi in memory of the Sufi saint Quaja Qutub - ud-din Bhaktiar Kaki.

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