800 Year Old Stone Tower in Delhi, India 🇮🇳
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 6 ก.ย. 2024
- I visited the Qutub Complex in Delhi which hosts the Qutub Minar, a minaret constructed as a "victory tower" by the first sultan of Delhi, Qutb al-Din Aibak, over 900 years ago.
I paid the foreigner price of 600 rupees, 15x more than regular ticket price of 40 rupees, to enter this UNESCO world heritage site. However I did save some money by sneaking my camera in rather than paying for a video camera permit, which was only fair.
I was very disappointed that it's was not permitted to enter the minaret. I learned that it was closed to the public 40 years ago after a tragic incident and has never been reopened since. I probably wouldn't have visited it if I knew that I couldn't go inside it. 600 rupees seems a bit much just to be able to look at it from the outside and walk around the ruins surrounding it.
It was a beautiful area to walk around on a sunny day though and I did learn a bit about what the different ruins were and when they were built. Not everything had an information sign next to it though so I just had to fill in the blanks with my imagination.
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What do you think guys, worth the 600 rupees? I think it would be worth it if you could get up the tower but think it's a bit much just to look at it from the outside.
Yes right
Correct. I always enjoy your vlogs on India. Hope you can revisit India again post Pendamic.
Dale❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
₹600 to view an erection. Not bad man 😂
@Noob Gamer Arpan there was an accident few decades back
Stampede inside the tower, many school children were killed, tower was not designed to host 100s of tourists
So better to stay put
The only reason why I love his vlogs bcuz he doesn't put any shitty music. I love these raw vlogs
Me too so I start my channel with similar stuff but in Sicily
Sahaj.....and doesn’t spout a load of crap about how friendly everyone is ! They aren’t , there is good and bad around every single country in this world !
He's also seems to be a really nice guy too, like he's always super friendly to everyone. His accent is cool too, not that many Scottish youtubers out there.
@@cptcap7531 yup. You are correct
Yeah that's the only type of videos I watch. Solotravelblog does the same thing I think, haven't watched him in a while.
The iron pillar of Delhi is a structure 23 feet 8 inches (7.2 metres) high with 16 inches (40.64 cm) diameter that was constructed by Chandragupta II (reigned c. 375-415 CE). It is famous for the rust-resistant composition of the metals used in its construction. The pillar weighs over three tonnes (6,614 lb)
The reason behind it is that the pillar contains more phosphorus than iron
The iron pillar Beside qutb minar, was build my Chandragupta ll back in 395 CE.
Scientists are still baffled by its composition as it should have been eroded, but its still standing.
Metallurgist of Ancient India 🙏
Its a clock, they will use the lights of shadow to determine the prayer time.
This is not 'Chandragupta' from the Maurya dynasty, right?
I was about to ask if this was a Pillar of Ashoka?
Also those pillars must have been costly to build that is why only those small pillars were made of the material and other large structures are not made of the material?
@@RuinsOfTheUnknown yes, this Chandragupta ll from Gupta Dynasty, also famously known as Vikramaditya
@Gambit Jackson yo what the actual
@Gambit Jackson wtf
Dale has been in Asia for as long as I can remember but he never gets more tanned. Proper Scottish guy 😂
Indeed
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The Qutub Minar was built as a victory tower to commemorate the victory of the Islamic invaders over the existing Hindu kingdoms. The Mosque next to it was built by demolishing 27 Hindu and Jain temples and resuing the materials. The stone pillars in the the Mosque complex have the traditional Jain and Hindu engravings which were all plastered over. Only few decades back the plaster came off.
Dale, make a vlog on your country...🏴 would love to see the highlands of Scotland.... love from Sri Lanka 🇱🇰
I vouch for this
I couldn’t agree more I would love to see a Vlog of dale in his own country
Yeah bro please do, dying for it
Vote up
I hope he does 🙏
"40-50 people died"
Dale : Oh Wow
😂
lol
I thought the same😂that was insane 😂😂
'Nobody watches a Dale Philip vlog for a history lesson...' That's right- we watch for the cultural fireworks of a Scotsman in India! 😂🇮🇳🏴😎
@Pajeet streetpooping primate A aah hi trolls aren't you bored of all this
India seems to be a country of extreme contrasts, but always fascinating. You seem to run into a lot of very nice people and you have a good friend to help navigate when you need him. I appreciate you taking me where I've never been. Bravo!
thats how we describe our country India as well, country of extreme contrasts.
I don't believe it! Dale completed a video without feeding his face. Probably blew his lunch money with the 600 rupee entrance fee. Life on the road is tough.
₹600 is like 6$
@@arnavranjan3411 no it's 8
The title had me rollin lmao 😂
Pervert
🤣🤣🤣
he changed it
what was it ?
@@wftoo078 original title was something along the lines of “800 year old Erection”… was funny with video thumbnail 😂
Never thought I would be watching an hour long vlogs on TH-cam, I found you 3 days ago and have almost finished your Indian and Dubai series .
6:10 the pillar is from the 4th century and built by the Guptas .What's special is that it has not turned into a pile of useless rust and no one knows for sure why.
the ancient texts describe the material as well as of the elements used in the pillar but as it has been the case forever, who cares about India's glorious history. The qutub complex was a temple of jain and hindu, with qutub minar impossible to be constructed within a term, even though they did that means they should have already decided the stories of the building which is nowhere described .
Infact we found texts of using it as an astronomical observatory with temples around it in a circular manner.
The quran verses on it are inscribed in a hurry with all mistakes
A minaret can never have flowers,bells etc which is completely haram in islam
The flowers used are lotus,holy to India
The quranic verses are inscribed upon it which clearly shows the superimposition whereas the flowers,bells and other carvings are engraved with the building in original.
Even ASI kk mohammad has cleared it not to be a minaret
The other building unbuilt was a try by invaders to copy the original but failed.
The red Fort was taken by the sultanate from the rajputs and was reconstructed time by time
The older areas can be easily seen
ASI approves it
@@aviralsharma7744 Do quote your reference.I would like to check it out.I sincerely hope it's not a conspiracy theory
@@MohammadAhmad-dm8bn If you are genuine then you should watch PRAVIN MOHAN channel
he explains it very well !
and sadly many things constructed by Hindu kings are vandalised and have been tried to convert into a islamic architecture ....... anyways , peace :)
@@unknown.......6258 Hey man...Thanks for the suggestion.However,I did not find anything of relevance to this topic.
Also,PRAVEEN MOHAN has great architectural content.However,he seems to almost always derive erroneous conclusions like aliens,dogs telling us about gods and whatnot.Nevertheless he is quite a commendable presentator
The Iron Pillar is standing there for thousands of years without any rusting....a metallurgy brilliance. Love your vlogs DALE❤.
What a title 😂🍌🙈
Loll
Perverttttt
Lmao. Dale chats some random facts lol. Wee scotsman
Changed now
hi Dale i am a youtuber from Delhi as well and a big big fan of you man, are you in delhi? i would love to meet you ^_^
What happened to COVID???
He is not in Delhi Rahul bhai. He is posting very old videos. I recommend you to watch Bald and Bankrupt videos also. You will love it bhai.
Buddy Waiting for new Pranks. Really been a long long time.
Bhai new pranks banao yaar Plz
@@prayass3788 Bhai good things don't last long...
Qutub minar was never used as a prayer/call tower, its a long running myth, it was a victory tower, built with sandstone which isnt found in Delhi so it showed the prosperity, power and victory of the ruler who built it, it showed how well he is resourced and his logistical prowess.....one can simply shout his/her lungs out on top of tower and no one will be able to listen to him or her on ground thats how sound works on such heights and open air area.
Before the trip: everyone I am so scared to go India
After the trip : everyone, I love it so much ,food is delicious, everything is so cheap, people are so good and welcoming, places are so overwhelming. There is so much diversity
So trust me, don't decide just what you read in media or news, explore by yourself
Earlier people used to go to the top and movie shooting was done inside the minar. But after some fateful accidents and to preserve the minar, it was closed.
Not accidents it is closed due to stupid suicide attempts
@@rangarajankannan4303 Before 1976, the general public was allowed access to the first floor of the minaret, via the internal staircase. Access to the top was stopped after 2000 due to suicides. On 4 December 1981, the staircase lighting failed. Between 400 and 500 visitors stampeded towards the exit. 47 were killed and some were injured. Most of these were school children.Since then, the tower has been closed to the public. Since this incident the rules regarding entry have been stringent.
Correct
@@rangarajankannan4303
Mainly bcoz school children deaths
You should visit uttrakhand state next time❤ uttrakhand has totally different vibes from other states...I recomend you to visit there at least once🙏🇮🇳❤
Yep. It's a great place. I would love to come there again. Love from Kerala.
damn, that title lmaooo
Damn.
The day I found this channel.......I thought that I have found the most reliable thing on internet 👍❤️
Iron pillar is fused with metal salts whuch makes it rust proof. It's actually 1600yrs old
only legends know that the video title is changed 😎😂😂
what was it before? 😂
The moment you realize this video was shoot 1 year ago
Hello sir
I'm your big fan from INDIA 🇮🇳
Actually what happened was that in the 80s, there was a School Picnic of middle school kids at the place. Back then, the Main Minaret was open for the public. It was just like a balcony on top covered with metal railings.
The staircase lighting failed which caused a massive panic. So the crowd of 350-400 people ran for the exits, and unfortunately trampled over dozens of people. A few were injured, but 47 of them died. Most of the fatalities were the school kids.
They did keep it open, but only for adults and limited number of people at a time. However, they seized it from public access in the year 2000 or so, because of some people using it for suicide attempts.
I feel kinda sad that it'll always be associated with that unfortunate incident.
Like, you can't enjoy the beauty of the structure, without having your heart go out for those people, you know?
Dale this Minar has pile foundation made of bamboos bundled together to make a single pile which shows the ingenuity of old era people.
I m in delhi.. Delhi is really beautiful ❤️❤️
@Pajeet streetpooping primate A you are troll right😆😆
@Pajeet streetpooping primate A yes,in air...🤣
What's beautiful in Delhi?
Can you even see through the pollution
In western Europe newspaper Say all' indians are dying whit coronavirus? Is true?
@@tito5624 not all lol. We have big population
Love the place. The tower looks very high up. I like the buildings too. Thank you for the tour around the place! :)
I just loved watching your video. Do your countrymen also like our country. Thanks for you love for india 🇮🇳
Dale you have best vision.Plz take care, stay safe.Love from Indian villager❤️
I've been there for my school picnic but never had same vision as you could see a tower....😂
The way you shoot is great.
Too bad you couldn't go up the tower. The view would have been fantastic. That was a great history lesson Dale. Enjoyed this very much!
Which camera u use for vlogging bro?
GoPro
@@Dale_Philip which model?
Gopro hero7
Dale make a vlog in 🏴 scotland and tell us about your country, I will love to see that
You should visit northeast india after this pandemic
Dale you should explore the hidden gems of India brother where most foreigners don't go
8:00 dale ...sultan allauddin khilji is burried there ...he was one of the most cruel guy india ever had ...he captured almost all of the present india including present day pakistan and Afghanistan and he was the one who saved india from the wrath of the mongols and that's how india was the only country in whole of asia and europe to be not conquered by the mongols,he defeated them a total of 6 times!
Brother biggest fan from mumbai I want to meet u❤️❤️❤️😭😭😭
I love your colabs with Mr. broke forever...you guys make an awesome duo. Great video and very cool place! ☺️
Your video is my companion on this lockdown time,❤️ from Kolkata
Finished watching all ur 115 videos... Really bored without ur vlogs especially during this lockdown period... Upload more brother ❤️
Fantastic. Do Red fort next please
Bro, I love your Vlogs. Please upload more Videos. Dont wanna wait a month every time.
In the UK they charge ridiculous prices for admission. Fiver is quite reasonable for where you were Dale. (You’ve been out of the UK for too long )
Binge watched all your videos...loved them .now waiting for my trip to Scotland next year...
U should definitely visit our South India - Mahabalipuram and Thanjavur
Thanjavur is as old as a thousand years old, and existed during 10th Century Chola reign. When here, visit the Brihadeshwara Temple, Saraswathi Mahal, Vimana Tower and Thanjavur Palace. This city is also known for its paddy fields, the largest in all of South India. Also, don’t forget to shop from local markets - terracotta dolls, coffee powders, paintings 🙏
This vlog title almost turned into "Finding Broke took Forever."
Pray for India during this time of crisis 🙏
really enjoyed your video dale, keep it up!
You didn't showed Sultan Ilutmish tomb there, just at your back at 9:25
Hi brother I'm from karnataka, India.
I seen your all videos, i like your videos and I love your channel.
And I suggest you to come to our state karnataka, India you will enjoy more and very kind hearted people are here and you can enjoy our tourist places and there are more to see here also you may like our traditional foods and you are always welcome, love you brother ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳
Nearly at 500k mate! You have earned it and more!!
Binge watched all your videos this past week, great stuff
They don't let you get onto the Qutub Minar any more because it used to be a favourite spot from where jilted lovers used to jump off!
The way you laugh in your evry videos it makes me laugh too😊...
The only question foreigners would ask to Indians - why do Indians stare at White people?
Brilliant! Just in time for the roast 🙃
me reading the video title from the notification bar :0
Go to philippines you will love our country 🇵🇭❤️
Bro that guy with you " brock forever" doesn't know anything about locals things even though he is indian...you should have taken some one else with you to guide you... If you were in mumbai I would have shown you the real India...the local places which is rarely visited by tourist, food etc
Everyone needs to know the 'impotence' oh I mean importance of the title....😁
His behavior is very good towards Indian
Since the early beginning of history, India has been the Klondyke of the world
Bro you should explore india kashmir it is just like a paradise u will love it
Dale I was eagerly waiting for your video....just awesome....you always rock bro...
3 minutes ago, i'm here from indonesia...
I can't wait your vlog in dubai !!!! That's awesome.
I Love this guys Videos
The 900 old minaret is interesting to see. I agree 600 rupees is too much for a foreigner. Good info from Broke Forever about the stampede in the 1980s
Please visit Darjeeling and the north east India.
Hey Letts goo !!
Perfect birthday gift !! A dale Philip video !!
Nice Vlog Dale I Think U explore another Historical places in Delhi Strong Legs 😀😂👍
I just love you ❤️♥️❤️ you are so honest man i ever 💗 seen in my life 🥰🥰🥰
All the history about these monuments were written in our history back in the day we were studying in class iii.
And the iron pillar was one of the first stainless steel.
Another great video my man. I normally watch your videos on my TV where I am not able to comment from, but just know that I always watch every video and I look forward to each and every one. Haven't watched your theme park one yet but that is because I'm watching the footie ;)
Hello I'm a big fan from Mizoram India...come to Mizoram after this Virus😊
1:17 it's not in worse condition it's how it looked from the start because the ruler who commissioned it's construction died in middle and it was left incomplete like that
Are you in india right now?keepsafe..people in india is suffering from corona virus right now..so pls.take goodcare always☺️
Best travel vlog i ever watched on youtube.
Dale phillip you are doing very well.
DALE LOVE YOUR BLOODDY VIDEOS FROM DETROIT MICHIGAN 😎🕺🙏👊👏
Please come in Varanasi,India
Hi Dale, I watch all your videos, love to watch more. Lots of love from India
Hop you enjoyed roaming around the ancient Indian temple
That GoPro does a great job. The quality and field of view is really pleasing to the eye.
Phillip do make a vlog on your country... Would love to see highlands of Scotland... And thank you for visiting our country man... ❤ Hope you enjoyed...
A very big hello from Edinburgh , watched all your videos absolutely amazing! Your videos have me in stitches, You definitely earn 500K💛
Hey
Right now there is lokhadon in delhi
2:10 You know you can't complain about people taking selfies when you are taking 60 selfies per second using your camera. Lol.
Hope you are staying well!
One of the First Viewer...
Great Videos....
Greet From Indonesia... 👌
Bapak mu Superboy 🤣
I love your videos . Every video is so nice to watch.
A man with two strong scottish legs , great person you are , im from india anf i watch all the vlogs of u
I am just addicted to your, Volph, Bald and bank corrupt and Herald videos. I am from Delhi, I have not visited as much as in Delhi like you.
Stay Safe and keep smiling like you always. 😊😊
if you are still in delhi, plz visit my home for lovely lunch or dinner. 😊🙏🏻
or else come live on youtube some day.
How are you Mr. Philip? Thanks for this wonderful, informative vlog about Delhi.
This is from March of 2020. I'm looking forward to a current video. Still, a terrific video. Good job. Thanks
Ah! Indians watching videos about India, nothing new. But your accent definitely gives the videos a twist, atleast for me. Thanks Dale.
Right!! All we need is a giant hole now..