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Charminar

Charminar: Hyderabad's Icon

Built in 1591, Charminar is a historic monument in Hyderabad, Telangana.
A symbol of Hyderabad and part of Telangana's emblem.
Includes a mosque on its top floor, in use for over 425 years.
Surrounded by lively local markets, a bustling tourist spot.
Hosts festivals like Eid-ul-Adha and Eid al-Fitr due to its proximity to Makkah Masjid.
Located on the east bank of the Musi River in Hyderabad.
Adjacent to Laad Bazaar in the west and Makkah Masjid in the southwest.
An official archaeological and architectural treasure listed by the Archaeological Survey of India.
"Charminar" translates to "Four Pillars" in Urdu, representing its ornate minarets connected by grand arches.

History:

Muhammad Quli Qutb Shah, the fifth ruler of the Qutb Shahi dynasty, constructed the Charminar in 1591.
The Charminar was built to commemorate the eradication of the plague and the beginning of the second Islamic millennium year.
The construction of Charminar began in 1589 and was completed in two years at a cost of Rs. 9 lakhs.
The Charminar is located at the intersection of a historical trade route connecting the city to international markets.
The Old City of Hyderabad was designed around Charminar as its centerpiece, with the city spread in four quadrants and chambers.
Charminar was intended to serve as a mosque and madrasa, featuring Indo-Islamic architecture with Persian elements.
There are different historical accounts regarding the year of construction and the naming of Hyderabad.

Distance from important places in Hyderabad

From Secunderabad Railway Station - 11.5 KMs - 33 Minutes
From Begumpet Railway Station - 11.1 KMs - 31 Minutes
From Kachiguda Railway Station - 5.6 KMs - 20 Minutes
From Nampally Railway Station - 4.5 KMs - 15 Minutes
From Mahatma Gandhi Bus Stand - 3.2 KMs - 13 Minutes
From Jubilee Bus Stand - 12.7 KMs - 37 Minutes
From Rajiv Gandhi International Airport - 20.0 KMs - 45 Minutes