India Mint Stamp
Lokith Philately
Permanent Pictorial cancellation of Delhi
Permanent Pictorial cancellation of Delhi
Permanent Pictorial Cancellation inaugural day covers
Permanent Pictorial Cancellation inaugural day covers
Date of issue: 15.01.1955
Date of issue: 15.01.1955
Pin code: 110030
Pin code: 110030
Status: Not available
Status: Not available
PO Name: Qutub Minar
PO Name: Qutub Minar
Description: Qutub Minar is a red-brown sandstone minaret located in Mehrauli, Delhi. This site was once the capital of the Pandavas, known as Indraprastha. From the early 12th century to the mid-19th century, Delhi was the capital of various Muslim rulers. In 1857, it was taken over by the British and in 1911 it became the capital of the British government in India. According to Modern History, the construction of Qutub Minar was started by Qutubuddin Aibak, who was the General of Mohammad Ghori and ruled in North India at that time. He was influenced by Khwaja Qutubuddin Bakhtiar Kaki on his memory he started the construction of a minaret here in the name of Qutub Minar. But he could build only the base of this minaret. After that Iltutmish added three more floors to it and Firoz Shah Tughlaq gave it the finishing touches. In 1368 AD, the minaret was damaged by lightning and then it was repaired by Firoz Shah Tughlaq built the present two floors with marble in place of the topmost floor.
Description: Qutub Minar is a red-brown sandstone minaret located in Mehrauli, Delhi. This site was once the capital of the Pandavas, known as Indraprastha. From the early 12th century to the mid-19th century, Delhi was the capital of various Muslim rulers. In 1857, it was taken over by the British and in 1911 it became the capital of the British government in India. According to Modern History, the construction of Qutub Minar was started by Qutubuddin Aibak, who was the General of Mohammad Ghori and ruled in North India at that time. He was influenced by Khwaja Qutubuddin Bakhtiar Kaki on his memory he started the construction of a minaret here in the name of Qutub Minar. But he could build only the base of this minaret. After that Iltutmish added three more floors to it and Firoz Shah Tughlaq gave it the finishing touches. In 1368 AD, the minaret was damaged by lightning and then it was repaired by Firoz Shah Tughlaq built the present two floors with marble in place of the topmost floor.
The minaret was again damaged by lightning and in 1503 AD, Sikandar Lodi got the minaret repaired. The base diameter of the minaret is 14.32 meters, the top diameter is about 2.75 meters and its height is 72.5 meters. It has 379 steps. The minaret has five different floors, each of which has a balcony, and it is decorated with muqarnas, corbels and tapers. It is said to have been built using the material of about 20 Hindu temples. The famous Ashoka Iron Pillar with some Brahmi and Pali inscriptions is also found here so it is said that this is not Qutub Minar but Vishnu Stambh which was built by Varahamihir who was one of the Navratnas of Chandragupta Vikramaditya to calculate time at that time. It is said that some idols of Hindu gods and goddesses have been found in Qutub Minar as Muslim rulers used to demolish the Temples and give them new names and new looks. It is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. India Post had released a PPC on this fine monument of architecture, but it is a matter of discussion as to when it was released, there is still a lot of scope for research and suggestions from fellow collectors.
The minaret was again damaged by lightning and in 1503 AD, Sikandar Lodi got the minaret repaired. The base diameter of the minaret is 14.32 meters, the top diameter is about 2.75 meters and its height is 72.5 meters. It has 379 steps. The minaret has five different floors, each of which has a balcony, and it is decorated with muqarnas, corbels and tapers. It is said to have been built using the material of about 20 Hindu temples. The famous Ashoka Iron Pillar with some Brahmi and Pali inscriptions is also found here so it is said that this is not Qutub Minar but Vishnu Stambh which was built by Varahamihir who was one of the Navratnas of Chandragupta Vikramaditya to calculate time at that time. It is said that some idols of Hindu gods and goddesses have been found in Qutub Minar as Muslim rulers used to demolish the Temples and give them new names and new looks. It is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. India Post had released a PPC on this fine monument of architecture, but it is a matter of discussion as to when it was released, there is still a lot of scope for research and suggestions from fellow collectors.