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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 ...
At the far east of Old City is Mir Alam Tank, the largest lake in the old city and the site of the Nehru Zoological Park, a 300 acres (1.2 km 2) area filled with various species of birds and animals. The tank is named after its builder Mir Alam, Prime Minister of Hyderabad , and comprises a one-mile bund with 21 semi-circular arches.
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.
Bahadurabad neighbourhood in Karachi is named after the noted freedom fighter Bahadur Yar Jang (1905–1944), a Muslim nationalist from Hyderabad Deccan. [2] In 2007, a replica of the famous Charminar monument of Hyderabad in India , was constructed on the main crossing of Bahadurabad.
According to the Muslim Priest of Charminar altar, the original stone in question was a guard stone placed near the corner to protect the walls of charminar from automobiles. [3] In 2012, Times of India reported citing old people that in the late 1960s, the temple building was built on the east side of Charminar and opened for visits by devotees.
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 .
The monument represents the historical and cultural heritage of the Gond people, one of India's largest indigenous communities. These monuments include a range of architectural structures such as forts, palaces, and temples, reflecting the rich history and architectural ingenuity of the Gond dynasty that once ruled the region.