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The Charminar (lit. ' four minarets ') is a monument located in Hyderabad, Telangana, India. Constructed in 1591, the landmark is a symbol of Hyderabad and officially incorporated in the emblem of Telangana. [3] The Charminar's long history includes the existence of a mosque on its top floor for more than 425 years.
Charminar – a major landmark of Hyderabad with four graceful minarets located in the old city. It was built by Muhammed Quli Qutb Shah as a memorial for plague victims. Charminar, on most occasions, is used to represent the city and the state and is hailed as a unique Deccan monument. It is in the midst of Charkaman which are four archways to ...
SL. No. Description Location Address District Coordinates Image N-AP-78 Charminar: Hyderabad: Hyderabad: Charminar: N-AP-79 Golkonda Fort, Fortifications : Hyderabad: Hyderabad
This temple is located adjacent to the city's historic monument Charminar. Charminar is under care of Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), while a Hindu trust manages the temple dedicated to the Goddess Bhagyalakshmi. The origin of the temple is currently disputed and the current structure that houses the idol was erected in the 1960s.
The Charminar is one of the most recognizable examples of Qutb Shahi architecture. [10] It was built by Muhammad Quli Qutb Shah in 1591 as a centerpiece for the newly built capital city of Hyderabad. The Charminar is a large building, square in plan, having an arch in each of its faces and a lofty decagonal minaret at each of its angles.
The city plan was designed by Mir Mu'min Astarabadi, an Iranian scholar and architect. The Charminar formed the centerpiece of the new city. The four arches of the Char Kaman are located directly to the south of the Charminar. [4] The arches demarcated a piazza, called the Jilu Khana, which was surrounded by the royal palaces and the Charminar ...
The Charminar has become an icon of the city, located in the center of old Hyderabad. It is a square structure with sides 20 m (66 ft) long and four grand arches each facing a road. At each corner stands a 56 m (184 ft)-high minaret. [7] To the north of the Charminar is a public square enclosed by four giant arches, known as the Char Kaman.
English: The 400 year old monument of Charminar (meaning four minarets) in the Indian city of Hyderabad. This is a photo of ASI monument number. N-AP-78. Date: