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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.
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 ...
Char Minar, literally meaning "four towers" in Persian, may refer to: . Charminar, a mosque in Hyderabad, India . Charminar Assembly constituency; Charminar Express, Indian Railways
Charminar in Hyderabad was built by Quli Qutub Shah. Muhammad succeeded his father in the year 1580 at the age of 15. [3] His rule lasted for 31 years. He faced minor rebellions on the eastern and western fronts of the sultanate during the initial years of his rule. He led the troops himself and defeated Ali Khan Loor and Yashwant Raj. [5]
It is located near the Charminar monument. The fountain is in the middle of the road between Charminar and Madina building. [1] Gulzar Houz, before restoration Gulzar Houz, circa 1880. The area between the four arches of Charkaman was a vast square called Jilu Khana or the Guard's Square.
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.
Charminar is a 2003 Indian Telugu-language directed by Sagar. The film stars Venkat , Abhirami , Prakash Raj and Telangana Shakuntala . It was theatrically released on 15 August 2003.
Charminar Assembly constituency is a constituency of Telangana Legislative Assembly, India. [1] It is one of 15 constituencies in the capital city of Hyderabad . It is part of Hyderabad Lok Sabha constituency .