Impey, Eugene Clutterbuck (Photographer). The Kootub -The Corridor at the north east angle of the inner enclosure, Delhi, Early 1860s | Antiquarian Photograph | 00115005
PhotographerEugene Clutterbuck Impey | 1830 – 1904
TitleThe Kootub -The Corridor at the north east angle of the inner enclosure, Delhi
Document TypeAntiquarian Photograph
MediumAlbumen print pasted on mountDateEarly 1860s
Size11.02 x 9.45 in (28.00 x 24.00 cm)
InscriptionPrinted in English ' 2. THE KOOTUB.-The Corridor at the north-east angle of the inner enclosure.' 'The Kootub is the earliest mosque in India, and lies ten miles from modern Delhi, surrounded by the ruins of the ancient capital. Extensive Jaina buildings, probably the royal palace and temples, appear to have been made use of by Shahab-u-deen and Kootub-u-deen to form a mosque in commemoration of the defeat and subjugation of Prithiraj, The last Hindoo King of Delhi, A.D. 1191-3' l.c.and inscribed in pencil '6613' t.r. on mount.
Location FeaturedIron Pillar, Qutub Minar Complex, Delhi
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