Multiple choice general knowledge history

The construction of Qutb-Minar was started by

  1. Iltutmish

  2. Qutb-ub-din-Aibak

  3. Razia

  4. Balban
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Explanation

Qutb-ud-din Aibak, the founder of the Delhi Sultanate, started construction of Qutb Minar in 1193 AD to commemorate his victory. Iltutmish, his successor, added three more stories. Razia Sultana and Balban were later rulers who contributed to other buildings but not the Minar's initial construction. The tower is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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