This was a victory tower but around it were also other stone ruins. One of them contained this hallway filled with decorated columns
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| Qutb Minar carved columns |
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| Qutb Minar carved columns |
These are once again stone that has been intricately carved
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| Close-up of carved segment |
And the ceiling was made with different-colored stones
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| Central Ceiling surrounded by the columns |
Across the courtyard is a magnificent arch/gate
Caught against the glaring sun
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| Qutb Minar Gate/Arch |
Me is cute
Gate is also multi-colored stone and carved beautifully
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| Portion of the Arch |
Close-up of the top parts
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| Top portion of the arch |
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| Close-up of the arch |
Hey, this superzoom thingy really works!
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| Super close-up of the top portion of the arch |
And finally, the tower itself!
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| Qutb Minar description |
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| Qutb Minar description |
With me
Without me
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| Qutb Minar Tower |
Details details details
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| Qutb Minar stone details |
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| Qutb Minar marble details |
Time for shopping! Our drivers brought us to several "tourist shopping" (read: suki nila). But we also ventured out on our own and shopped at the marketplace near our hotel. :)
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