Who started the construction of Qutub Minar?
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Correct answer: Qutb-ud-din Aibak
Qutb-ud-din Aibak is generally credited with beginning the construction of the Qutb Minar in Delhi, probably as a monument associated with the nearby Quwwat-ul-Islam mosque. His successor Iltutmish added further storeys and substantially completed it. Alauddin Khalji and Balban were not responsible for starting the minar’s construction.
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Qutb-ud-din Aibak
Why is this the correct answer?
Qutb-ud-din Aibak is generally credited with beginning the construction of the Qutb Minar in Delhi, probably as a monument associated with the nearby Quwwat-ul-Islam mosque. His successor Iltutmish added further storeys and substantially completed it. Alauddin Khalji and Balban were not responsible for starting the minar’s construction.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 11 History question. Chapter: An Empire Across Three Continents. Topic: Political structure.
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