Qutub Minar is the tallest brick minaret in the world, and an important example of Indo-Islamic Architecture. The tower is in the Qutub complex at Mehrauli in South Delhi, India. The superb buildings in this complex date from the onset of Muslim rule in India. Standing at 72 meters high (237.8 ft) with 379 steps leading to the top, the diameter of the base is 14.3 meters wide while the top floor measures 2.75 meters in diameter.

Construction commenced in 1193 under India's first Muslim ruler Qutb-ud-din Aibak, and the topmost storey of the minaret was completed in 1386 by Firuz Shah Tughluq. The Qutb Minar is notable for being one of the earliest and most prominent examples of Indo-Islamic architecture.

It is surrounded by several other ancient and medieval structures and ruins, collectively known as Qutab complex. The complex is listed as a World Heritage Site and is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Delhi

Other Attractions in Qutub Complex are:-

Iron Pillar - Situated in the courtyard of the Quwwatu'l-Islam, the famous Iron Pillar belongs to 4th century.  The pillar is almost seven meters (22 feet) high and weighing more than six tons.

The pillar is 98% pure wrought iron, and is a testament to the high level of skill achieved by ancient Indian ironsmiths. It has attracted the attention of both archaeologists and metallurgists, as it has withstood corrosion for over 1600 years in the open air.

The Sanskrit inscription in Gupta script and the peculiar style of its 'Amalaka' capital confirms the date. There is a popular tradition that it was considered good luck if you could stand with your back to the pillar and make your hands meet behind it.

Qutub Festival - is a three day festival usually held in November-December in the Qutub complex organized by Delhi Tourism, Govt. of Delhi. The festival showcases the cultural art forms of the country but also puts this classic structure of Qutub Minar in the cynosure of national and international attention.