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The Firoz Minar, also known as the Firoz Minaret, is a historic five-storey tower located in Gaur, West Bengal, India. Constructed between 1485 and 1489 by Sultan Saifuddin Firuz Shah of the Habshi dynasty, this monument stands as a testament to the architectural prowess of the era.
Firoz minar resembles the Qutb Minar of Delhi. Firoz Minar is five storeyed structure. The first three stories are dodecagonal while the next two are circular in shape. The tower is 26 metres (85 ft) high and its circumference is 19 metres (62 ft).A spiral 73 step staircase leads to its top. Although there was a dome at the topmost storey, it has got replaced by a flat roof due to restoration work. The minar is built in Tughlaqi architecture and there are terracotta works on its walls.The tower sits on top of a masonry plinth. Firoz minar was built by Sultan Saifuddin Firuz Shah of the Habshi dynasty. The construction started in 1485 and ended in 1489.Colloquially, the tower is referred as Pir Asa Mandir and Chiragh Dani.The tower also commemorates Firuz Shah's victories in the battlefield. For those interested in exploring historical architecture and the rich cultural heritage of Bengal, the Firoz Minar offers a captivating glimpse into the past.
Year of Built: 1485-1489
Address: Gour Road, Gour, Kanakpur, West Bengal 732216
Country: India
State: West Bengal
District: Malda
Pincode: 732216
Longitude: 88.1667? E.
Latitude: 25.9333? N