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That unknown tower of Delhi where the heads of thieves were hanged, has an 800-year-old history

That unknown tower of Delhi where the heads of thieves were hanged, has an 800-year-old history
Ronit Kawale 0 Comments August 16, 2024


Many rulers who ruled India, during that time, built tall buildings in the country, which are today included in many historical heritages of India. Many buildings are such that tourists from all over the world come here to see them. At the same time, Delhi is a place where you will find many beautiful forts, tombs, mosques and minarets standing.
If we talk about minarets, you must have seen the Qutub Minar many times in Delhi, but do you know that there is a minaret in the capital which is known as ‘Chor Minar’? It is said that this place is related to thieves, whose heads were hanged here. After hearing this, you must be planning to see it, but before that know its history. (photo credit: wikimedia commons and ranveersingh@instagram)
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Who built Chor Minar

Chor Minar is situated on Aurangzeb Marg in the Hauz Khas area of ​​Delhi. It is believed that this tower was built in the 12th century and the entire credit for its construction goes to Alauddin Khilji, who was associated with the Khilji dynasty.

​Heads were hung on a tower with 225 holes

​Heads were hung on a tower with 225 holes

There are 225 holes in this tower and it is said that during the reign of Alauddin Khilji, the heads of the people guilty of theft and robbery were hanged from these holes. This was done so that no one rebelled against Alauddin and thus they would remain in fear. At the same time, if the number of heads was more than the holes, then the heads of less important dead people were placed on one pyramid outside the tower.

The tower is also known by this name

The tower is also known by this name

Apart from Chor Minar, this tower is also known as Tower of Beheading and Tower of Thieves. It is said that Alauddin killed many Mongols during his/her rule. Their heads were cut off and hung from the holes of the tower. It is said that Alauddin’s army had to fight a lot because of the Mongol invaders and many times they also gave a tough challenge to Alauddin’s attack. It is also said that during the raid of Ali Beg, Tartak and Targhi (year 1305), about 8 thousand Mongol prisoners were killed and their heads were hung on the towers around Siri Fort.

There is no correct information about building the tower

There is no correct information about building the tower

However, there is no correct information about the construction of this tower, and many people do not even know about this place. This tower located in Hauz Khas, Delhi is very far from the eyes of the tourists visiting Delhi. But many people who know about it, come here to visit and return with many pictures. It is also said that it is haunted, although there is no accurate information on this subject.

How can you reach this tower

How can you reach this tower

To see this tower, you can take an auto to Hauz Khas station (Yellow and Magenta line). The time to visit this place is from 10 am to 5 pm.

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