Charminar in Hyderabad
The Charminar in Hyderabad, at the capital city of Andhra Pradesh, is a
massive arch built by Mohammed Quli Qutab Shah, in 1591 to commemorate the
end of the plague in the city. The symbol of the city, the Charminar, is
an impressive square monument with four minarets. The arch is illuminated
daily in the evening, an unforgettable sight indeed.
The city of Hyderabad, with its delightful blend of the ancient and the
modern, presents to the onlooker an interesting skyline with modern buildings
standing shoulder to shoulder with fascinating 400 year old edifices.
It boasts of some fine examples of Qutab Shahi architecture - the Jami Masjid,
the Mecca Masjid, Toli Masjid, and of course, the impressive symbol of Hyderabad,
the Charminar.
A magnificent edifice, it epitomises Hyderabad and marks its 400 years of
history. Built by ruler Quli Qutb Shah it stands 180ft. tall, the four minarets
soar to height of 48.7Mts. each above the ground. Within are 45 prayers
spaces and a mosque. It is being pedestrianised for better access as well
as safety of the monument. Must See!
A proud sentinel in the heart of the Old City, this magnificent monument
built by Quli Qutub Shah, is the unique symbol of Hyderabad. It was built
in 1591 by Quli Qutb Shah. to commemorate the end of the plague that had
ravaged Hyderabad, The four graceful minarets from which 'Charminar' derives
its name, literally meaning 'Four Minars' soar to a height of 48.7 Mts.
each, above the ground.
Charminar, a splendid piece of architecture standing in the heart of the
hyderabad city built by Quli Qutub Shah, in 1591. This magnificent monument
is the unique symbol of Hyderabad. Charminar is often called as "The
Arc de triomphe of the East". It is considered as the legendary masterpiece
of Qutub Shahi's.
Charminar derives its name from four intricately carved minarets, The four
graceful minarets literally meaning 'Four Minars', soar to a height of 48.7m
each, above the ground. It is located amidst the colourful shops of Lad
Bazaar with its glittering traditional bangles in the old city. Enormous
in its size, this imposing monument of India exudes a charm that is more
than 400 years old
The history of Hyderabad begins with the establishment of the Qutub Shahi
dynasty. Owing to the inadequacy of water and frequent epidemics of plague
and cholera Quli Qutub Shah established the new city with the Charminar
at its centre with four great roads fanning out in four cardinal directions.
The plan is a square, each side 20m long, while the four arches are 11m
wide and rise 20m from the plinth. The four-storeyed minarets rise 20m from
the roof of the massive monument and measure 24m from the plinth. The western
section of the roof contains a mosque, ranking among the finest the gifted
Qutub Shahi artisans ever built.
There are 45 prayer spaces with a large open space in front to accommodate
more for Friday prayers. To the east of this space is a lovely verandah
with a large open arch in the centre, flanked by smaller ones on both sides.
The Charminar was built with granite and lime-mortar. It is a blend of 'Cazia'
and Islamic style of architecture. The intertwined arches and domes are
examples of typical Islamic style of the architecture. The graceful floral
motif atop the Charminar is enchanting. The Charminar depicts the Indo-Saracenic
tradition - a symbiosis of the Hindu and the Muslim traditions, which has
woven the magic of a rich Deccan culture. The Charminar looks spectacular
particularly in the nights when it is illuminated.
It offers an excellent panoramic view of the city and Golconda Fort, which
makes the mind go back into time and recapitulates the past glory of Hyderabad
during the Qutub Shahi times. Charminar has become an inseparable part of
the history of Hyderabad.
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