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Qutub Minar is one of the ancient architectural wonders of India, located in the Mehrauli district of Delhi. It has the distinction of being the tallest brick tower in the world and is included in the UNESCO list of World Heritage Sites. This massive structure is believed to have been built using the remains of 27 nearby temples. There is an iron pillar near the tower, which is known as 'Kirti Stambh'. Legend has it that this pillar never rusts and is associated with the fulfillment of wishes. There are many interesting facts and stories related to this historical site, which we are going to share.
Kirti Stambh:
If you have seen the movie 'Cheeni Kum', you will remember its last scene where Amitabh Bachchan stands in front of Kirti Stambh and expresses a wish. It is shown in this film that if a person holds the diameter of this pillar in his arms, then all his wishes are fulfilled. However, this is not an easy task, since this has to be done not from the front, but from the back of the pillar.
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Originated in Madhya Pradesh:
It is believed that Kirti Stambh was originally built in Madhya Pradesh. Later it was taken to Delhi. This incident is from the period of Chandragupta II. Initially, it was intended to be used as the flagstaff of the Vishnu temple, but plans changed and it ended up as part of the Qutub Minar complex.
Standing for over 1600 years:
This Iron Pillar is an incredible artifact that has stood for over 1600 years. What is even more interesting is that it never rusted during this period. The diameter of the pillar is 48 centimeters and it has sentences inscribed in Brahmi script.
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Open Door of Qutub Minar:
A lesser-known fact about Qutub Minar is that it has a door that has been closed for centuries. Previously, visitors were allowed inside, but after a tragic incident, the doors were permanently sealed, and entry has been banned ever since. Despite being extremely close to visitors, this door remains inaccessible.
