INDIA POST in December 2013 issued a stamp and miniature sheet depicting the Qutub Minbar and the Tokyo Tower on the occasion of the Visit of Emperor & Empress of Japan.
The Qutb Minar is a minaret and "victory tower" that forms part of the Qutb complex. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site in the Mehrauli area of New Delhi, India. It is one of most visited tourist spots in the city due to it being one of the earliest that survives in the Indian subcontinent. The minaret is unique in that historically it was uncommon in South Asian-Islamic design until the 17th century. This lag is due to the slow adoption of the typical Middle Eastern style in India. It is also detached from the main mosque, showcasing how the native culture affected the design of a Middle Eastern structure.
The Qutb Minar is a minaret and "victory tower" that forms part of the Qutb complex. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site in the Mehrauli area of New Delhi, India. It is one of most visited tourist spots in the city due to it being one of the earliest that survives in the Indian subcontinent. The minaret is unique in that historically it was uncommon in South Asian-Islamic design until the 17th century. This lag is due to the slow adoption of the typical Middle Eastern style in India. It is also detached from the main mosque, showcasing how the native culture affected the design of a Middle Eastern structure.
The Tokyo Tower dominates the Tokyo skyline. Taking many similarities from the Eiffel Tower, the Tokyo Tower is an iconic structure which offers fantastic panoramic views of this buzzing metropolis. Originally constructed in 1957, this communications tower remains a significant symbol of the economic growth during post-war Japan. The tower is 333 metres high and is visited by millions of travellers each year in search of the best city views.
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