Power and Politics in Stone

History · New Delhi · 2.5 hours

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Overview

When you stand under Qutub Minar, the first thing you feel is scale. But this experience goes beyond that first reaction.


We’ll walk through the mosque complex, talk about the early Delhi Sultanate period, decode the inscriptions on the minar, and discuss why this structure was built in the first place. There are debates, myths, political messages and I’ll help you separate the story from fact.


During the walk, we will explore:

  • Qutub Minar
  • Quwwat-ul-Islam Mosque
  • Iron Pillar of Delhi
  • Tomb of Iltutmish
  • Alai Darwaza
  • Alauddin Khilji’s Tomb and Madrasa
  • Alai Minar
  • Tomb of Imam Zamin

You’ll leave knowing why this monument is not just tall, but historically important.

Hosted in English, Hindi

Meeting point

Qutub Minar

New Delhi, Delhi

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What is included

Guided tour by our storyteller

Entry tickets

What is not included

Transfers

Any personal expenses

Camera charges

Good to know

  • Carry an umbrella during peak summer/monsoon season
  • Carry your own water bottle
  • Advisable to bring a Government ID card
  • Foreign nationals are required to purchase their own entry tickets

Experience is curated by Furbago