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Charminar
COUNTRY
India
ADDRESS
Charminar Rd, Char Kaman, Ghansi Bazaar, Hyderabad, Telangana 500002

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About Charminar
The Charminar is a sixteenth-century monument situated in Hyderabad city of Telangana, India. It is also a mosque and is among the most recognized structures throughout India. The monument was constructed in 1591 on the order of Muhammad Quli Qutb Shah. As the name suggests, it has four minarets and has a height of 48.7 meters. It is located on the eastern bank of the Musi River and is a site for a number of festivals celebration like Eid al-Fitr and Eid-ul-Adha. It is also an important tourist attraction and is preserved by the Archaeological Survey of India. The mosque remains open from 9:00 am to 5:30 pm throughout the week. The monument is located just seven kilometers from the Hyderabad Railway Station while five kilometers from the bus station. A variety of public and private transport is available to take you to your destination.

Some Lesser Known Facts About Charminar

  • It is not only a monument but an identity for Hyderabad just like when you think of Agra the first thing that comes to mind is the Taj Mahal. Also, it is said that your trip to Hyderabad is incomplete if you have not visited the Charminar.
  • There are also some legends relating to the place. It is said that the Quli Qutb Shah, the ruler of the Qutb Shahi Dynasty made a secret tunnel connecting the Golconda Fort and Charminar to escape in case of entourage. Though a tunnel is not found yet people still believe in the existence of it.
    There are also some legends relating to the place. It is said that the Quli Qutb Shah, the ruler of the Qutb Shahi Dynasty made a secret tunnel connec
  • The city was afflicted from a disease epidemic in the sixteenth century and it was built to celebrate the end of the disease.
  • The people of Hyderabad must be proud to know that it was the first multi-story building in the city. At the time it was made, the first floor was a madrasa (Muslim college) while the second floor was a mosque.
    The people of Hyderabad must be proud to know that it was the first multi-story building in the city. At the time it was made, the first floor was a m
  • The monument is also a symbol of secular believes in the city. Here the Mosque and Bhagyalakshmi temple co-exist and believers of both the religion worship peacefully here.
    The monument is also a symbol of secular believes in the city. Here the Mosque and Bhagyalakshmi temple co-exist and believers of both the religion wo
  • The monument is surrounded by busy markets including the Laad Bazaar. You can buy beautiful bangles at the Laad Bazaar. Don't miss the shopping on your visit to Hyderabad as the city is also known for pearls jewelry.
    The monument is surrounded by busy markets including the Laad Bazaar. You can buy beautiful bangles at the Laad Bazaar. Don't miss the shopping on you
  • It existed in the center of the city of Hyderabad.
  • One more important thing that the cloaks which are located on each side did not exist at the time it was made. It was added in 1889.
    One more important thing that the cloaks which are located on each side did not exist at the time it was made. It was added in 1889.
  • Though the monument is located in a busy market area and could be visited anytime. But the nighttime view of the minarets is unforgettable. Also, it is better to visit the market during the evening as the city receives hot sunny weather throughout the year. So it is better to visit the place in the evening to avoid the scorching heat of the sun.
    Though the monument is located in a busy market area and could be visited anytime. But the nighttime view of the minarets is unforgettable. Also, it i

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