In continuation of my experiment to take last-mile directions from locals, I made circles around the Chor Minar or Thief Tower near IIT Delhi only to realize that the entire suburb is called Chor Minar when questioned by people ‘you have reached Chor Minar, Sir’. I had to cross-question ‘but I can’t see it’ 
I changed tactics to ask older and knowledgeable men about the whereabouts to finally find this half-broken or half-complete minaret shrouded in a busy residential area with a single entry and exit gate.
The security person who operated the manual boom barrier asked whom I wanted to meet thinking I was a visitor to one of the residents. For a long time, he was unable to comprehend even when I repeatedly told him I want to see the Chor Minar.
*Caption: Collage of the Chor Minar or Thief Tower in Delhi made by local guide @TusharSuradkar *
The only half-finished minar or tower that I have come across was the Alai Minar in the Qutub Minar Complex.
The monument is well-protected by a good fencing wall and a gate which is not accessible for a wheelchair, unfortunately. I walked around the broken minar and found that there is a platform meaning it must have been much taller when it was intact.
What was Special?
A stone plaque installed nearby says that the central arch has access that leads to a spiral staircase but the arch was sealed off using brick and mortar that looked modern. The tower was built around 1290 AD.
What is the reason behind naming it a Chor Minar or Thief Tower?
*Caption: Collage of the Chor Minar or Thief Tower in Delhi made by local guide @TusharSuradkar *
According to the same plaque, this tower was built to terrorize the thieves or whoever was against the prevailing ruler in the region and this was done by placing their severed heads for public exposure on the poles stuck into the circular holes in the upper portion of the tower.
Have you visited a monument that had an unusual name and an equally unusual history behind the name? I’d be interested in knowing your experience.
Until then… Happy Guiding 
Accessibility Features
As shown in the image above the accessibility of the Chor Minar is limited to parking and nearby public toilets but the monument is off-limits to PwD.
Ramp access.
A wheelchair-accessible Entrance.
A wheelchair-accessible Restroom/Toilet.
A wheelchair-accessible Seating.
A wheelchair-accessible Parking.
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