Hyderabad's Iconic Monument The Charminar

Charminar, which means four pillars, was built as a monument

Reasons why we call it Charminar !

The four minarets actually give this structure a shape of Charminar, which means ‘Four Towers’.

Secret Tunnels

As per legends, there is an underground tunnel built to connect the Golconda Fort, which was the former capital of Quli Qutb Shah to Charminar.

Significance of the Charminar

The monument was built to celebrate the end of plague epidemic in Hyderabad during the late 16th century.

First multi-storeyed structure in the city

Charminar was the very first multi-storey building built in Hyderabad.

Different religions coexist peacefully

This monument also showcases how different religions can coexist peacefully in a place.

Charminar the centre of the city

Charminar is considered to be the centre of Hyderabad city

Historical Significance

Charminar, which means "Four Minarets" or "Mosque of the Four Minarets" in Urdu, was built in 1591 by Sultan Muhammad Quli Qutb Shah, the fifth ruler of the Qutb Shahi dynasty.

Unique Design

Charminar is known for its unique design, consisting of four grand arches that face in each cardinal direction.

Religious Significance

There is a mosque located on the second floor of Charminar.

Structural Dimensions

The Charminar structure measures 56 meters by 30 meters, and each of its arches is 11 meters wide.

Architectural Style

The Charminar is a fine example of Indo-Islamic architecture with strong Persian influences.

Charminar in Hyderabad is open from 9:30 AM to 5:30 PM All Day in a Week

The heart of Hyderabad, west-central Telangana state, south-central India

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