Question

Who completed the Qutub Minar?
A. Rajiya
B. Qutub-ud-din-Aibak
C. Iltutmish
D. Babar

Answer 1

Hint: Qutub Minar is one of the most important and prominent monuments located in Delhi. This monument holds historical significance and in modern-day it is one of the most important tourist sites where thousands of tourists visit every day.

Complete answer: The foundation of Qutub Minar was laid down by Qutubuddin Aibak in 1193 in Delhi. This monument was built after the last Hindu Kingdom of Delhi was defeated. It is a five-storey monument of which the first three stories are built of Red Stone, the fourth storey is built of marble and fifth stories are made of sandstone. But Qutubuddin Aibak could not complete the monument and he only laid the foundation. The first three stories of the monument were built by Iltutmish and the next two were added by Firoz Shah Tughlaq. The material used by each of the rulers and architectural styles for the development of Qutub Minar was different from each other. For the construction of this mosque, the shafts landed from 27 Hindu temples were used which give the Muslim mosque Hindu ornamentation. Babar was the Mughal emperor and came to India in the 16th century. Raziya Sultan was the successor of Iltutmish.
Thus, option C is correct.

Note: There are various controversies associated with the origin of Qutub Minar. The controversies are related to the intention behind the construction of Qutub Minar. according to some people it was erected as a symbol of victory to signify Muslim rule in India. Whereas some others believe that it is a minaret that was built the purpose of prayer