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Chor Minar- "Tower Of Thieves" Delhi

Chor Minar
Chor Minar Source: Vijay Jayara

Have you ever heard of Chor Minar in Delhi? No, this is not a typo I do mean "Chor Minar" not to be mistaken for Char Minar of Hyderabad.Located in the posh area of Hauz Khas there is a circular modern fountain but thereabouts you read the name of "Chor Minar" which has 225 circular pigeon holes in it. This was built by the Khilji Rulers.... what was the purpose of the pigeon holes in the Minaret?Tune in to find out more.Writer Vijay Jayara. Producer/Presenter Kumud Merani


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Have you ever heard of Chor Minar in Delhi? No, this is not a typo I do mean "Chor Minar" not to be mistaken for Char Minar of Hyderabad.Located in the posh area of Hauz Khas there is a circular modern fountain but thereabouts you read the name of "Chor Minar" which has 225 circular pigeon holes in it. This was built by the Khilji Rulers.... what was the purpose of the pigeon holes in the Minaret?Tune in to find out more.Writer Vijay Jayara. Producer/Presenter Kumud Merani



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