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Charminar, Hyderabad
Charminar, 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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