The historic 'Qutb Minar' in Delhi was initiated by Qutb-ud-din Aibak but was finally completed by: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The historic 'Qutb Minar' in Delhi was initiated by Qutb-ud-din Aibak but was finally completed by:
A. Shamsuddin Iltutmish
B. Firoz Shah Tughlaq
C. Alauddin Khalji
D. Ghiyasuddin Balban
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
While Aibak laid the foundation and built the first storey, his son-in-law and successor Iltutmish added three more storeys to complete the core structure of the minaret.

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