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Charminar
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The Charminar () 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. The Charminar's long history includes the existence of a mosque on its top floor for more than 434 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,
Key facts
- Religious building.name
- Charminar
- Religious building.image
- Charminar Hyderabad 1.jpg
- Religious building.map_type
- India Hyderabad#India
- Religious building.location
- Old City of Hyderabad, Telangana, India
- Religious building.religious_affiliation
- Shia Islam
- Religious building.state
- Telangana
- Religious building.district
- Hyderabad district
- Religious building.municipality
- GHMC
- Religious building.heritage_designation
- Monument of National Importance, UNESCO Tentative List
- Religious building.architect
- Mir Momin Astarabadi
- Religious building.architecture_style
- Indo-Islamic architecture
- Religious building.administration
- Government of Telangana
- Religious building.founded_by
- Muhammad Quli Qutb Shah
- Religious building.minaret_quantity
- 4
- Religious building.materials
- granite, limestone, mortar and pulverized marble
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Wikidata facts
- Official website
- www.telanganatourism.gov.in/partials/destinations/heritage-spots/hyderabad/charminar.html
- Image
- Charminar-Pride of Hyderabad.jpg
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- Charminar
- inception
- 1591-00-00
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14 sectionsContents
- History
- Mughal rule
- Structure
- Surrounding area
- Makkah Masjid
- Bazaars
- Char Kaman and Gulzar Houz
- Influences
- Charminar Pedestrianisation Project (CPP)
- UNESCO World Heritage Site tentative list
- Temple structure
- See also
- References
- External links
The Charminar () 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. The Charminar's long history includes the existence of a mosque on its top floor for more than 434 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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