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Question
Study the picture of Qutab Minar and answer the following question.
Mention three important features of the structure.
Solution
- The structure is a circular tower which rises to a height of 72.5 metres;
- It has five storeys, tapering as they ascend and separated from each other by projected balconies. Each storey has a different pattern and has a finely wrought Arabic inscription
- The entrance to the tower is through the doorway on the northern side. Inside, there is a spiral stairway leading up to each balcony
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