Delhi day 1 -- Qtab Minar

Our final stop of the day was Qtab Minar. This dates from the onset of Islamic rule in India is an example of Afghan architecture. The minar dates from 1193 and is 73 meters tall. The pictures don't do adequate justice to the color of the red sandstone and detail of the carvings.

There was also another minar, Alai Minar that was started but never finished.

We saw our first real example of intricate carvings. My eyes are closed here, but it gives you an idea of the scale and scope of some of the work.