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    Chor Minar13th-century minaret
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  2. Wikipedia
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    Chor Minar - Wikipedia

    • Chor Minar or 'Tower of Thieves' is a 13th-century minaret with 225 holes, situated just off Aurobindo Marg in the Hauz Khas area, in New Delhi. The Chor Minar is nearly 700 to 800 years old. it's also situated in narnaul Haryana near dhosi hills 120 km away from Delhi See more

    Town or cityNew Delhi
    CountryIndia
    Construction startedKhalji dynasty
    History

    It was built under the rule of Alauddin Khalji, of the Khalji dynasty (1290–1320) in the thirteenth century. Historians suggests that the Khalji king slaughtered a settlement of Mongol people, nearby, to stop them from joining wit… See more

    Purpose

    According to local legends, it was a 'tower of beheading', where the severed heads of thieves were displayed on spear through its 225 holes, to act as a deterrent to thieves. In case the heads exceeded the number of holes, the l… See more

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  1. YouTube
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    "Mysterious Chor Minar of Delhi & Haryana | Where ... - YouTube

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  3. TravelTriangle.com
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    Chor Minar Is A Historical Place In Delhi To Explore In …

    Jul 26, 2024 · Chor Minar is a 14th-century monument built by Alauddin Khalji, who beheaded 8,000 Mongols and displayed their heads on its 225 holes. Learn about its architecture, history, and nearby attractions in this travel guide.

  4. Wikiwand
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    Chor Minar - Wikiwand

  5. Wikipedia
    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chor_Minor

    Chor Minor - Wikipedia

  6. Delhi Tourism
    https://www.delhitourism.com/attractions-siteseeing-places/chor-minar

    Chor Minar - Tower of Thieves - Delhi Tourism

  7. Delhi Tourism
    https://delhitourism.gov.in/dttdc/unexplored_delhi/chor_minar.jsp

    Chor Minar - Delhi Tourism

  8. Delhi Information
    https://www.delhiinformation.in/tourism/chorminar

    CHOR MINAR - Delhi Information

  9. Maps of India
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    Chor Minar in Delhi Story - History - Maps of India

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