On reports claiming excavation at Qutub Minar complex, Centre's reply
2 years, 7 months ago

On reports claiming excavation at Qutub Minar complex, Centre's reply

India TV News  

Highlights "No such decision has been taken": Union Culture Minister Kishan Reddy on excavation at Qutub Minar. After several reports that the is that excavation had been ordered in Delhi's iconic Qutub Minar complex, Union Culture Minister G Kishan Reddy said, "No such decision has been taken." As per the reports, an ex-ASI officer claimed that the Qutub Minar was not built by Qutb al-Din Aibak, and was actually built by Raja Vikramaditya to study the direction of the Sun. Likewise, recently the Vishwa Hindu Parishad spokesman, Vinod Bansal claimed that Delhi's famous monument Qutub Minar was actually "Vishnu Stambh".

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Qutab Minar Controversy: All things that you should know about one of the tallest buildings in the world
2 years, 6 months ago

Qutab Minar Controversy: All things that you should know about one of the tallest buildings in the world

India TV News  

Highlights Qutab Minar is one of the tallest buildings in the world After Taj Mahal and Gyanvapi Masjid case Qutab Minar has came under controversy A claim was made that Qutab Minar is a Sun Tower which was made in 5th Century Qutab Minar Controversy: After the Taj Mahal and Gyanvapi Masjid controversies, the construction of Qutub Minar has attracted …

Mosque Built by Remains of 27 Temples But It's Unclear if They Were Demolished, Says ASI; Saket Court Posts Qutub Minar Row for June 9
2 years, 7 months ago

Mosque Built by Remains of 27 Temples But It's Unclear if They Were Demolished, Says ASI; Saket Court Posts Qutub Minar Row for June 9

News 18  

A Delhi court on Tuesday listed the order in the Qutub Minar complex for June 9. The Archaeological Survey of India has stated before a Delhi Court that Qutub Minar complex is a monument and said no one can claim a fundamental right over such structures. In response to a petition filed before the Court in Delhi seeking restoration of …

ASI opposes plea on worshipping at Qutub Minar: 'Fundamental right can't...'
2 years, 7 months ago

ASI opposes plea on worshipping at Qutub Minar: 'Fundamental right can't...'

Hindustan Times  

The Archaeological Survey of India on Tuesday opposed a plea before a Delhi court seeking “restoration” of worshipping rights inside the Qutub Minar complex in the national capital, saying fundamental rights cannot be availed in violation of any status of the land. The ASI said in an affidavit that alteration of the existing structure is not permissible and submitted that …

G Kishan Reddy denies reports claiming excavation at Qutub Minar complex
2 years, 7 months ago

G Kishan Reddy denies reports claiming excavation at Qutub Minar complex

Firstpost  

Several reports have claimed that the Ministry of Culture instructed the ASI to conduct the excavation and iconography of idols at Qutub Minar to ascertain the facts about the structure Hyderabad: Union Culture Minister G Kishan Reddy on Sunday denied media reports claiming that the Archaeological Survey of India would be conducting an excavation at the Qutub Minar complex. Reddy …

News18 Evening Digest: Qutub Minar to be Excavated? ‘No Such Decision…’, Says Culture Minister GK Reddy and Other Stories
2 years, 7 months ago

News18 Evening Digest: Qutub Minar to be Excavated? ‘No Such Decision…’, Says Culture Minister GK Reddy and Other Stories

News 18  

Qutub Minar to be Excavated? ‘No Such Decision…’, Says Culture Minister GK Reddy Union culture minister GK Reddy clarified on Sunday that no directions for excavation at the Qutub Minar complex in Delhi had been issued by the government. Asked if the ministry of culture had issued directions to Archaeological Survey of India, Reddy reportedly said, “No such decision has …

Qutub Minar to be Excavated? ‘No Such Decision…’, Says Culture Minister GK Reddy
2 years, 7 months ago

Qutub Minar to be Excavated? ‘No Such Decision…’, Says Culture Minister GK Reddy

News 18  

Union culture minister GK Reddy clarified on Sunday that no directions for excavation at the Qutub Minar complex in Delhi had been issued by the government. Two weeks ago, members of a right-wing group recited the Hanuman Chalisa outside the Qutub Minar complex and staged a protest demanding that the iconic monument be renamed ‘Vishnu Stambha’. International working president of …

No decision yet, says Union minister on excavating Delhi's Qutub Minar complex
2 years, 7 months ago

No decision yet, says Union minister on excavating Delhi's Qutub Minar complex

India Today  

After reports emerged that the Union Ministry of Culture had ordered the Archaeological Survey of India to conduct excavation in the Qutub Minar complex in Delhi, culture minister GK Reddy clarified that no such direction had been issued. QUTUB MINAR CONTROVERSY The Qutub Minar controversy, similar to the current Gyanvapi mosque row, erupted after ASI’s ex-regional director Dharamveer Sharma claimed …

Minister of Culture denies reports that ASI is asked to excavate Qutub Minar complex
2 years, 7 months ago

Minister of Culture denies reports that ASI is asked to excavate Qutub Minar complex

Op India  

Union Minister of Culture, GK Reddy has denied media reports that his ministry has asked the Archaeological Survey of India to conduct an excavation at the Qutub Minar complex to ascertain the facts behind its origin. Hyderabad, Telangana | “No such decision has been taken,” said Union Culture Minister GK Reddy on media reports that the Archaeological Survey of India …

Qutub Minar Complex to be Excavated as Centre Orders ASI to 'Dig Facts' After Gyanvapi Survey Gains Steam
2 years, 7 months ago

Qutub Minar Complex to be Excavated as Centre Orders ASI to 'Dig Facts' After Gyanvapi Survey Gains Steam

News 18  

The Union Ministry of Culture has directed the Archaeological Survey of India to conduct excavation and iconography of idols at the Qutub Minar complex. Two weeks ago, members of a right-wing group recited the Hanuman Chalisa outside the Qutub Minar complex and staged a protest demanding that the iconic monument here be renamed ‘Vishnu Stambha’. International working president of the …

Former ASI regional director says Qutub Minar is a Hindu structure built to study astronomy
2 years, 7 months ago

Former ASI regional director says Qutub Minar is a Hindu structure built to study astronomy

Op India  

Former Archaeological Survey of India Regional Director Dharamveer Sharma has said that Qutub Minar was actually Surya Stambh. NMA asked to move Hindu idols from the Qutub Minar complex Recently, it was reported that the National Monuments Authority has asked the Archaeological Survey of India to retrieve two Ganesha idols placed in the Qutub Minar complex. The NMA chairman wrote …

Hindu groups protest outside Qutb Minar, demand renaming of the monument to Vishnu Stambh
2 years, 7 months ago

Hindu groups protest outside Qutb Minar, demand renaming of the monument to Vishnu Stambh

The Hindu  

Members of Hindu groups protested outside the Qutb Minar complex in Delhi today, demanding that the world heritage site be handed over to Hindus since it was built by Muslim invaders after destroying Hindu and Jain temples. They claimed that statues of Hindu gods and goddesses were still present on the walls of the mosque called Quwwal-ul-Islam mosque inside the …

Right-wing group recites Hanuman Chalisa outside Qutub Minar; 30 detained
2 years, 7 months ago

Right-wing group recites Hanuman Chalisa outside Qutub Minar; 30 detained

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Members of a right-wing group on Tuesday recited the Hanuman Chalisa outside the Qutub Minar complex and staged a protest demanding that the iconic monument here be renamed 'Vishnu Stambha'. International working president of the United Hindu Front, Bhagwan Goyal, claimed that the Qutub Minar is the 'Vishnu Stambha', which was built by the "great king Vikramaditya". Proof …

'Hanuman Chalisa' Recited Outside Qutub Minar, 30 Detained for Staging Protest to Rename Monument
2 years, 7 months ago

'Hanuman Chalisa' Recited Outside Qutub Minar, 30 Detained for Staging Protest to Rename Monument

News 18  

Members of a right-wing group on Tuesday recited the Hanuman Chalisa outside the Qutub Minar complex and staged a protest demanding that the iconic monument here be renamed ‘Vishnu Stambha’. International working president of the United Hindu Front, Bhagwan Goyal, claimed that the Qutub Minar is the ‘Vishnu Stambha’, which was built by the “great king Vikramaditya”. The protestors chanted …

Qutub Minar is actually ‘Vishnu Stambh’: Vishwa Hindu Parishad spokesperson
2 years, 8 months ago

Qutub Minar is actually ‘Vishnu Stambh’: Vishwa Hindu Parishad spokesperson

The Hindu  

Vishwa Hindu Parishad spokesperson Vinod Bansal on Sunday claimed that Delhi’s famous monument, the Qutub Minar, is actually the ‘Vishnu Stambh’. Mr. Bansal also said that the structure was built with materials obtained after demolishing 27 Hindu-Jain temples, and that had been done to “tease” the Hindu community. Qutub Minar was built with materials obtained after demolishing 27 Hindu-Jain temples. …

NCERT's RTI reply says they have no documents to back claims on Qutab Minar made in history textbook
3 years, 11 months ago

NCERT's RTI reply says they have no documents to back claims on Qutab Minar made in history textbook

Op India  

One of the most famous monuments in Delhi is Qutab Minar is believed to be constructed by two Muslim rulers named Qutbuddin Aybak and Iltutmish. In Chapter 3 of the book titled “The Delhi Sultans,” on page 36, there is a figure of Qutab Minar and a description of the structure written on the left side. The minar was built …

Suit Filed In Delhi Court Seeking Restoration Of Alleged Temple Complex Situated Within Qutub Minar Complex
4 years ago

Suit Filed In Delhi Court Seeking Restoration Of Alleged Temple Complex Situated Within Qutub Minar Complex

Live Law  

A civil suit has been filed before the Saket Court in Delhi, alleging that the 'Quwwat-Ul-Islam Masjid', situated within the Qutub Minar Complex in Mehrauli was built in place of a temple complex. The plea, filed on behalf of Jain deity Tirthankar Lord Rishabh Dev and Hindu deity Lord Vishnu, seeks restoration of the alleged temple complex, comprising of as …

Offbeat Delhi: These 5 spectacular photowalk tours with your DSLR in the National Capital will surely take your breath away
4 years, 4 months ago

Offbeat Delhi: These 5 spectacular photowalk tours with your DSLR in the National Capital will surely take your breath away

Hindustan Times  

What is it about the ruins and remaining vestiges of the past that feels so relatable and makes Delhi so royal? Tughlaqabad Fort The grandeur of Mughal architecture is not limited to the cliche sightseeing at Red Fort, Qutub Minar or Humayun’s Tomb. Ghalib ki haveli Irrespective of your literary interests, you cannot be in Delhi and afford to miss …

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