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Smith's Folly

Smith's Folly, which once stood on top of the Qutb Minar, has been removed and put on the southeastern corner of the Qutb complex.

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Sanderson's Sun Dial
A marble sundial
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Tomb of Imam Zamin
this octagonal tomb commemorates a Turkestani iman who was based in the mosque during the reign of Sikandar Lodi.
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Ala-i-Darwaza
Alai Darwaza
This square, domed building once acted as the entrance to the mosque but is now tucked away behind the minar. Inlaid marble decorations and latticed stone screens.
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Qutb Minar
क़ुत्ब मीनार / قطب منار Qutb Mīnār
The most famous structure on the grounds is the Minar itself. At 73m tall, it is the second tallest minar in India (after Fateh Burj in Mohali), and was the tallest "skyscraper" in the world when built (1193-1368). It is often visible from the air when flying into IGI airport. It was constructed on the orders of Qutb-ud-din Aybak, founder of the Slave Dynasty, and named after him. Delicately carved and inscribed with Arabic inscriptions, its red sandstone and marble have been astonishingly well-preserved, and it is still an awe-inspiring sight today. The top of the tower has twice been rebuilt after an earthquake, and the base has been restored more recently. While entry into the tower itself is no longer permitted, for ₹10 per 5 min you can view the scenery via a little webcam on top.
daily, sunrise to sunset₹ 20/250 Indians/foreigners