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Q: At 73 metres, which of the following is the world's tallest rubble masonry minaret ?
  • A. Big Ben Clock Tower
  • B. Leaning Tower of Pisa
  • C. Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple
  • D. Qutub Minar
Correct Answer: Option D - The construction work of Qutub Minar has been started during Qutubuddin Aibak reigns. At the time of Aibak only its floor could be built. Iltutmish made it 225 feet high four floors. It lost its fourth floor due to lightning during the time of Feroz shah Tughlaq. Feroz shah Tuglaq made it two small storeys and reduced it to 5 floors. Now its height is 239 feet or 73 meters. The plan of Qutub Minar is Islamic in origin. Initially it was used for Ajan but later it was considered as Kirti Stambh.
D. The construction work of Qutub Minar has been started during Qutubuddin Aibak reigns. At the time of Aibak only its floor could be built. Iltutmish made it 225 feet high four floors. It lost its fourth floor due to lightning during the time of Feroz shah Tughlaq. Feroz shah Tuglaq made it two small storeys and reduced it to 5 floors. Now its height is 239 feet or 73 meters. The plan of Qutub Minar is Islamic in origin. Initially it was used for Ajan but later it was considered as Kirti Stambh.

Explanations:

The construction work of Qutub Minar has been started during Qutubuddin Aibak reigns. At the time of Aibak only its floor could be built. Iltutmish made it 225 feet high four floors. It lost its fourth floor due to lightning during the time of Feroz shah Tughlaq. Feroz shah Tuglaq made it two small storeys and reduced it to 5 floors. Now its height is 239 feet or 73 meters. The plan of Qutub Minar is Islamic in origin. Initially it was used for Ajan but later it was considered as Kirti Stambh.