A victory town, located within the premises of Qutub Complex, Qutub Minar is a part of the UNESCO world heritage site. Qutub Complex is located within an ancient fort city named Lal Kot, which was founded by Tomar Rajputs of Delhi. Highest tower of India, it stands with a height of 72.5 metres (238 ft) with a width of 2.75 metres at the top and 14.32 metres at the base. Built in red sandstone, Qutub Minar was initially built in 1199 AD, by Qutbu'd-Din Aibak for the purpose of muazzin, calls for prayer. Later three more stories were added by Shamsu'd-Din Iltutmish. The tower also received renovations during the rule of Firuz Shah Tughlaq, Sikandar Lodi. Later in 1829, Major R.Smith also renovated Qutub Minar. You can see inscriptions in Arabic on the Minar and around it, there are projected balconies, with intricate carvings. Other attractions that you must explore around Qutub Minar are Alai Darwaza, Iron Pillar, Quwwat-ul-Islam mosque and the Tomb of Adham Khan. Located in Mehrauli in South Delhi, it is easily accessible by public transport and private cars.