Famous Indian archaeologist KK Muhammed revealed that 27 temples were demolished to build the Quwwat-ul-Islam Mosque near Qutub Minar in Delhi, during a debate at a World Heritage Day event in Madhya Pradesh's Bhopal on Monday (April 18).

‘Quwwat-ul-Islam Mosque near Qutub Minar was built after demolishing 27 temples: Archaeologist KK Muhammed

The Rashtrapati Bhavan, Qutub Minar and other monuments across India will #GoBlue on the World Children's Day on November 20 in solidarity with child rights and the impact of COVID-19 on children's lives, the UNICEF said.

Rashtrapati Bhavan, Qutub Minar and other monuments to #GoBlue on World Children's Day

On World Heritage Day on Saturday, Indian monuments expressed solidarity by illuminating with oil lamps in the nation's fight against novel coronavirus. There was special lighting of earthen lamps and candles in Red Fort, Qutub Minar and Humayun's tomb to express solidarity with the 'corona warriors', including sanitation workers, police, medical personnel, and civil administration.

Indian monuments lit up to express solidarity with 'corona warriors'

'Hum jeetenge': How iconic Indian monuments saluted 'corona warriors'

UNESCO World Heritage City Ahmedabad and Mandu were Thursday jointly declared as the 'Best Heritage City', while Qutub Minar bagged the top award in the differently-abled friendly monument category at the National Tourism Awards in New Delhi.

Ahmedabad, Mandu declared as 'Best Heritage City' by UNESCO

The Sultanate period takes a huge part of the credit to make Delhi the soul of the world.

Opinion: What Sultanate Delhi has to offer to tourists in winter

The tomb is located in the same complex as the Qutub Minar

Amid 'Padmavati' controversy, Alauddin Khilji's tomb in Delhi remains unnoticed

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