Hastsal Minar
- In an era where heritage preservation is paramount, efforts are being made to unravel the mysteries surrounding the Hastsal Minar.
- Hastsal Minar is located in a small village in western Delhi.
- Its construction was finished in 1634 during the reign of Mughal emperor Shah Jahan. It is also known as Mini Qutab Minar.
- Among the locals, it is also known as Hastsal Ki Laat and Kaushal Minar.
- It was constructed using lakhori bricks and clad with red sandstone.
- The minar is 17 metres (five storeys) tall, standing on a square platform and with an octagonal body.
- Shah Jahan utilised ....
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