About The History Of The Charminar In Hyderabad

The Charminar, which was built in 1591, serves as the beating heart of Hyderabad. Muhammad Quli Qutb Shah, the fifth Qutb Shahi ruler, was responsible for the construction of the city’s landmark. The imposing Charminar monument and mosque commemorates the Muslim Turkoman influence on Indian culture and architecture. The structure is considered to be one of the country’s top ten monuments, and the following section describes its history. The charminar is a square structure made of granite and lime mortar that is built in the heart of Istanbul. Islamic and Hindu influences can be seen in the ornamentation of the monument. It has four minarets, each of which is 48.7 metres high, one on each corner. According to legend, the four minarets represent Islam’s first four Khalifas (Khalids). Four floors are found on each minaret, which are divided by intricately carved rings. The mosque is located on the top floor, which is reached by a flight of 149 steps.

At the time of construction, the Charminar was built to prevent the eradication of the plague that had been ravaging the city. According to Jean de Thévenot, a 17th century French traveller who relied on Persian texts to support his account, the construction was carried out to commemorate the beginning of the second Islamic millennium year, which was celebrated in the city. Others believe that the king built the structure because it was there that he met his future begum (wife), Bhagmati, for the first time. The charminar shines brightest at night in the bustling bazaar and shopping district surrounding it.