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Charminar, Hyderabad
Charminar, Hyderabad
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The Charminar in Hyderabad, at the capital city of Andhra Pradesh,
is a massive arch built by Mohammed Quli Qutab Shah, in 1591
to commemorate the end of the plague in the city. The symbol
of the city, the Charminar, is an impressive square monument
with four minarets. The arch is illuminated daily in the evening,
an unforgettable sight indeed.
The city of Hyderabad, with its delightful blend of the ancient
and the modern, presents to the onlooker an interesting skyline
with modern buildings standing shoulder to shoulder with fascinating
400 year old edifices.
It boasts of some fine examples of Qutab Shahi architecture
- the Jami Masjid, the Mecca Masjid, Toli Masjid, and of course,
the impressive symbol of Hyderabad, the Charminar.
A magnificent edifice, it epitomises Hyderabad and marks its
400 years of history. Built by ruler Quli Qutb Shah it stands
180ft. tall, the four minarets soar to height of 48.7Mts. each
above the ground. Within are 45 prayers spaces and a mosque.
It is being pedestrianised for better access as well as safety
of the monument. Must See!
A proud sentinel in the heart of the Old City, this magnificent
monument built by Quli Qutub Shah, is the unique symbol of Hyderabad.
It was built in 1591 by Quli Qutb Shah. to commemorate the end
of the plague that had ravaged Hyderabad, The four graceful
minarets from which 'Charminar' derives its name, literally
meaning 'Four Minars' soar to a height of 48.7 Mts. each, above
the ground.
Charminar, a splendid piece of architecture standing in the
heart of the hyderabad city built by Quli Qutub Shah, in 1591.
This magnificent monument is the unique symbol of Hyderabad.
Charminar is often called as "The Arc de triomphe of the
East". It is considered as the legendary masterpiece of
Qutub Shahi's.
Charminar derives its name from four intricately carved minarets,
The four graceful minarets literally meaning 'Four Minars',
soar to a height of 48.7m each, above the ground. It is located
amidst the colourful shops of Lad Bazaar with its glittering
traditional bangles in the old city. Enormous in its size, this
imposing monument of India exudes a charm that is more than
400 years old
The history of Hyderabad begins with the establishment of the
Qutub Shahi dynasty. Owing to the inadequacy of water and frequent
epidemics of plague and cholera Quli Qutub Shah established
the new city with the Charminar at its centre with four great
roads fanning out in four cardinal directions.
The plan is a square, each side 20m long, while the four arches
are 11m wide and rise 20m from the plinth. The four-storeyed
minarets rise 20m from the roof of the massive monument and
measure 24m from the plinth. The western section of the roof
contains a mosque, ranking among the finest the gifted Qutub
Shahi artisans ever built.
There are 45 prayer spaces with a large open space in front
to accommodate more for Friday prayers. To the east of this
space is a lovely verandah with a large open arch in the centre,
flanked by smaller ones on both sides.
The Charminar was built with gHeritagete and lime-mortar. It
is a blend of 'Cazia' and Islamic style of architecture. The
intertwined arches and domes are examples of typical Islamic
style of the architecture. The graceful floral motif atop the
Charminar is enchanting. The Charminar depicts the Indo-Saracenic
tradition - a symbiosis of the Hindu and the Muslim traditions,
which has woven the magic of a rich Deccan culture. The Charminar
looks spectacular particularly in the nights when it is illuminated.
It offers an excellent panoramic view of the city and Golconda
Fort, which makes the mind go back into time and recapitulates
the past glory of Hyderabad during the Qutub Shahi times. Charminar
has become an inseparable part of the history of Hyderabad.
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