Government of India
Qutub Complex
Keywords: Historical Monument
Indo-Saracenic Architecture
Description: The Qutub Complex contains a number of heterogeneous and splendid monuments from the period of Delhi Sultanate spread over a vast sprawling area. Monuments of the Qutub Complex consisting of mosques, tombs, minars, etc. represent the Saracenic architecture introduced in India around the 12th century. Its major characteristics were the use of arch, vault and dome with the application of lime cement. Since the local artisans were engaged in construction instead of skilled labourers from Persia, local influence can very often be seen on these structures and their ornamentation. Therefore they are usually referred to as examples of Indo-Saracenic architecture. There are numerous remarkable monuments in the Qutub Complex, notable among them being the Quwwat-ul-Islam mosque, Qutub Minar, Iron Pillar and the Alai Darwaza. One of its components, Qutub Minar is now a World Heritage Monument and has become a landmark identity of Delhi.
Source: Archaeological Survey of India
Type: Image
Received From: Archaeological Survey of India
| DC Field | Value |
| dc.coverage.spatial | Mehrauli, Delhi, India |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2021-11-09T10:08:03Z |
| dc.date.available | 2021-11-09T10:08:03Z |
| dc.description | The Qutub Complex contains a number of heterogeneous and splendid monuments from the period of Delhi Sultanate spread over a vast sprawling area. Monuments of the Qutub Complex consisting of mosques, tombs, minars, etc. represent the Saracenic architecture introduced in India around the 12th century. Its major characteristics were the use of arch, vault and dome with the application of lime cement. Since the local artisans were engaged in construction instead of skilled labourers from Persia, local influence can very often be seen on these structures and their ornamentation. Therefore they are usually referred to as examples of Indo-Saracenic architecture. There are numerous remarkable monuments in the Qutub Complex, notable among them being the Quwwat-ul-Islam mosque, Qutub Minar, Iron Pillar and the Alai Darwaza. One of its components, Qutub Minar is now a World Heritage Monument and has become a landmark identity of Delhi. |
| dc.source | Archaeological Survey of India |
| dc.format.mimetype | image/jpg |
| dc.subject | Historical Monument Indo-Saracenic Architecture |
| dc.type | Image |
| dc.format.medium | image |
| DC Field | Value |
| dc.coverage.spatial | Mehrauli, Delhi, India |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2021-11-09T10:08:03Z |
| dc.date.available | 2021-11-09T10:08:03Z |
| dc.description | The Qutub Complex contains a number of heterogeneous and splendid monuments from the period of Delhi Sultanate spread over a vast sprawling area. Monuments of the Qutub Complex consisting of mosques, tombs, minars, etc. represent the Saracenic architecture introduced in India around the 12th century. Its major characteristics were the use of arch, vault and dome with the application of lime cement. Since the local artisans were engaged in construction instead of skilled labourers from Persia, local influence can very often be seen on these structures and their ornamentation. Therefore they are usually referred to as examples of Indo-Saracenic architecture. There are numerous remarkable monuments in the Qutub Complex, notable among them being the Quwwat-ul-Islam mosque, Qutub Minar, Iron Pillar and the Alai Darwaza. One of its components, Qutub Minar is now a World Heritage Monument and has become a landmark identity of Delhi. |
| dc.source | Archaeological Survey of India |
| dc.format.mimetype | image/jpg |
| dc.subject | Historical Monument Indo-Saracenic Architecture |
| dc.type | Image |
| dc.format.medium | image |
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