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Explore the historic Qutub Minar Complex in Mehrauli, New Delhi, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that preserves some of the earliest examples of Indo-Islamic architecture in India. This footage highlights the magnificent remains of the Quwwat-ul-Islam Mosque, the Tomb of Sultan Iltutmish, and the iconic Qutub Minar, all dating back to the Delhi Sultanate period. The Quwwat-ul-Islam Mosque, founded in 1193 CE, is recognized as the first mosque built in northern India. Its courtyard features intricately carved stone pillars, many repurposed from earlier Hindu and Jain temples, displaying remarkable craftsmanship and unique architectural fusion. Nearby stands the Tomb of Iltutmish, built in 1235 CE, regarded as India's first surviving royal Islamic mausoleum. The tomb is renowned for its exquisi
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