According to the history Chor Minar is the place where the heads of thieves (chor), who were caught and beheaded, used to be placed in these holes for the loyal people to see. It was done to discourage others from engaging in theft. However, there are some people who say that the heads were displayed for the Mongolian people who had settled down here with the Khilji ruler. The Mongolian settled down in a nearby region of Delhi that is presently known as 'Mongolpuri". It is said that about 8000 Mongol prisoners were executed in the year 1305 during the raid of Ali beg and Traghi and their heads were displayed here. It took almost 3 decades for the construction of Chor Minar. It is said that it was favourite place of the rulers of the Khilji Dynasty for the execution of the prisoners who were captured for commitment of crime. Presently the Chor Minar in modern Hauz Khas is in a dilapidated state due to demolition and encroachments. It is for this reason that the building and the 200 holes are in damaged state. During various wars and invasion the structure was greatly damaged by the foreign rulers. This article is a stub. You can enrich by adding more information to it. Send your Write Up to content@indianetzone.com |