Qutub Minar

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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1. How tall is Qutub Minar?73 meters (239.5 feet)
2. What is the location?Mehrauli, Delhi, India
3. What is the commencement of construction?Circa 1192 CE
4. Who started building the Qutub Minar?It was begun by Qutb-ud-din Aibak, the first ruler of the Delhi Sultanate, in around 1192. He built the first story of the tower.
5. Why does the Qutub Minar have five different stories?Each story was added by different rulers: Aibak built the first, Iltutmish added three more, and Firoz Shah Tughlaq repaired and finished the top. The stories are slightly smaller as they go up, giving the tower a tapering shape.

Mamluk Dynasty: The first dynasty of the Delhi Sultanate, founded by Qutb-ud-din Aibak, ruling from 1206 to 1290.
Indo-Islamic Architecture: A syncretic architectural style that emerged in the Indian subcontinent following the establishment of Islamic rule, blending indigenous Indian traditions with Islamic principles.
Metallurgy: The science and engineering of metals, including their production, properties, and uses, exemplified by the rust-resistant Iron Pillar.
Calligraphy: Decorative handwriting or handwritten lettering, often used for religious texts and ornamentation in Islamic art and architecture.