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Humayun's Tomb vs Qutub Minar
Both Humayun's Tomb and Qutub Minar are recommended by experts. On balance, Humayun's Tomb ranks significantly better than Qutub Minar. Humayun's Tomb ranks #1 in New Delhi with endorsements from 9 sources such as Afar Magazine, Lonely Planet and Michelin Guide.
Humayun's Tomb
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East Nizamudhin, 5 km (3 mi) southeast of Connaught Pl., New Delhi, India
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Fodor's
"Freshly restored in 2013 after six years of painsatking conservation work, this moument is a sight to behold."
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Concierge
"Humayun's tomb, composed of earthy red sandstone and pure white marble, is... quietly impressive. The tomb is surrounded by a meticulously kept garden."
Frommer's
"Though the Taj's beauty (and the money spent) eclipsed this magnificent example of the garden tomb, it's well worth a visit."
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Condé Nast Traveler
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"The intention, righteously achieved, was to honor India's second Mughal ruler, who had fallen down a flight of stairs to his death."
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Lonely Planet
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"The Taj Mahal's red-sandstone mosque to the west of the main monument is an important gathering place for Agra's Muslims."
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Qutub Minar
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Mehrauli, New Delhi, India
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Fodor's
"Named for the Muslim sultan Qutab-ud-din Aibak, this striking tower is 238 feet high, with 376 steps, and the tallest stone tower in India."
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"The slender 239-foot column of Qutub Minar was erected in 1199 by Qutbuddin Aibak, the first Islamic sultan of Delhi."
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"In a city awash with ancient ruins, the Qutb Minar complex is something special."
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"A complex of buildings that mingles Islamic and Hindu decorative styles."
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Lonely Planet
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"The Qutab Minar that gives the complex its name is an unmissable, soaring Afghan-style victory tower and minaret, erected by sultan Qutb-ud-din in 1193 to proclaim his supremacy over the..."
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