Ek Choti Si Kahani Qutub Ki- Qutub Minar Ki Zubani
Ek Choti Si Kahani Qutub Ki- Qutub Minar Ki Zubani
Swagat Ha Apka
Dilwalo Ka Sahar Dilli Ma.
I am the Qutub Minar, and you have read about me on the pages of Indian History. I welcome you to listen to my story to enrich your knowledge about the glorious history behind my origin. By visiting me, you will find me standing tall and proud. I have been right here for over 800 years. Your Qutub Minar witnessed the rise and fall of empires. “I” stood as one of the key attractions for visitors in Delhi and a must-visit historic and iconic tower.
My story began in 1193 when Qutb-ud-din Aibak, the founder of the Delhi Sultanate, took the initiative to lay my foundation. I am the symbol of victory and marked the beginning of Muslim rule in India. My construction took a few years and continued under Iltutmish. In the later part, under the supervision of Firo Shah Tughlaq, my five-tower construction marked completion.
I want you my Atithi to take a circular round of me to witness the carved verses from the Quran on me. Take a look at my red sandstone and marble walls. It represents the artistry of Indo-Islamic architecture.
I have witnessed the rise and fall of many dynasties, from the Mughals to the British. No one can or ever tried to pull me down, and I have been resilient since my birth. Earthquakes, have shaken me, but my strong construction helped me survive the jerks. Like every historic monument, I also witnessed wear and tear because of harsh and changing climatic conditions. Your Qutub Minar was restored time and again by human civilization. It reflects a testament to human ingenuity.
Thousands of visitors come to meet me and gaze up at my 73-meter height in awe. They whisper about the stories hidden in my walls and appreciate the strength I display to remain strong and tall till now. I also whisper in their ears and narrate the stories of the bygone eras, the scholars and kings who once walked around me. Let me tell you, I am not just a monument and I am much beyond that. Your Qutub Minar is a history in itself.
So, as you stand before me today, remember—you are not just looking at a tower; you are witnessing centuries of India’s glorious past. Visit me again and don’t forget to tell my story to others who are yet to visit me and explore the architectural beauty of mine.
See You Soon!
Yours Truly…..
The Qutub Minar
This blog post is part of ‘Blogaberry Dazzle’
hosted by Cindy D’Silva and Noor Anand Chawla.
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