Charminar is one of the important attractions in Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh. Charminar is a land mark which stands proudly at the centre of Hyderabad city. The monument is the identification of Hyderabad and all the history and other culture developed round this great monument.
In the year 1591, Mohammed Quli Qutub Shah had built and shifted his capital from Golkunda to Hyderabad.
This great architecture shows the power and victory of the then Nawabs. The unique feature of the monuments is the architecture. The monument was built with granite, lime and mortar.
Charminar is a square in structure with four towers on the four sides. These four sides are also accompanied with giant archs. These archs are 11 meters wide and rises at about 20 meters. There are four minarets and each minaret has a soar from where the view of the city is magnificent.
According to Islamic interpretation these four minarets are the symbol of four khalifs of Islam. On the western corner there is the oldest mosque of Hyderabad. There are other spaces for the prayer so that the devotees can pray in tranquil environment.
Charminar is the must visit for every tourist visiting Hyderabad. The local buses, auto-rickshaws and the rented cars are the best option.
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