Charminar
Also known as: Charminar
mosque in Hyderabad, India
Key facts
- Built
- 1591
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Overview
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Charminar, whose name means "four minarets" in Persian, is one of the landmarks of Hyderabad in Telangana. It stands in the Bahadurpura area and is designated a Monument of National Importance. The structure has a square plan, with sides of 20 metres and a minaret at each corner rising 48.7 metres. Large arches on all four sides open onto the city's four main roads. Each minaret has four storeys separated by balconies, and a stair of 149 steps inside lets visitors climb for a view over the city. The mosque occupies the top floor of the four-storey building, at the western end of the open roof. A small ablution fountain stands at the centre of the lower level.
History
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Charminar was built in 1591 by Muhammad Quli Qutb Shah, the fifth sultan of the Qutb Shahi dynasty. During the Qutb Shahi period, the rest of the open roof, beyond the mosque, served as a court. Clocks were added on the four main sides in 1889.
From Wikipedia
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. It remained the tallest structure in Hyderabad for 396 years until 1987. The Charminar's long history includes the existence of a mosque on its top floor for more than 435 years. While both historically and religiously significant, it is also known for its popular and busy local markets surrounding the structure, and has become one of the most frequented tourist attractions in Hyderabad. Charminar is also a site of numerous festival celebrations, such as Eid-ul-adha and Eid al-Fitr, as it is adjacent to the city's main mosque, the Makkah Masjid.
The Charminar is situated on the east bank of Musi River. To the west lies the Laad Bazaar, and to the southwest the richly ornamented Makkah Masjid. It is listed as an archaeological and architectural treasure on the official list of monuments prepared by the Archaeological Survey of India. The English name is a translation and combination of the Urdu words chār and minar, translating to "Four Pillars"; the towers are ornate minarets attached and supported by four grand arches.
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