IGNOU PTS-04 Project – Importance of Qutb Minar as a Tourist Place

Built in the early 13th century a few kilometres south of Delhi, the red sandstone tower of Qutb Minar is 72.5 m high, tapering from 2.75 m in diameter at its peak to 14.32 m at its base, and alternating angular and rounded flutings. The surrounding archaeological area contains funerary buildings, notably the magnificent Alai-Darwaza Gate, the masterpiece of Indo-Muslim art (built in 1311), and two mosques, including the Quwwatu’l-Islam, the oldest in northern India, built of materials reused from some 20 Brahman temples.

Objectives

• Following objectives are formulated for the proposed study:
• To study about tourism in Delhi.
• To discuss the history and design of Qutb Minar.
• To study about role of Qutb Minar in UNESCO World Heritage Site.
• To study about importance of Qutb Minar as a tourist place.

Topic Covered

• Introduction
• History and Design of Qutb Minar
• Importance of Qutb Minar as a Tourist Place
• Effect of Tourism on Qutb Minar
• Role of Qutb Minar in UNESCO
• Preserve and Protect Heritage Monuments in India
• Conclusion
• References