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Charminar is one of the most important landmarks of the city. The monument was built by Muhammad Quli Qutb Shah in 1591 to commemorate the eradication of plague, shortly after he had shifted his capital from Golconda to what now is known as Hyderabad. Legends tell that the emperor Quli Qutb Shah prayed for the end of plague and took the vow to build a mosque on that very place. He ordered the contruction of the mosque which became popular as Charminar because of its four characteristic minarets. The top floor of the four-storeyed structure has a mosque which has 45 covered prayer spaces and some open space to accomodate more people in friday prayers.[1]  (http://www.reachouthyderabad.com/historical.htm) [2]  (http://www.indiatravelog.com/hyderabad/charminar.html) For the group sometimes known as Landmark, see Landmark Education Originally, a landmark literally meant a geographic feature, used by explorers and others to find their way back through an area on a return trip. ... A monument is a structure built for commemorative or symbolic reasons rather than for any overtly functional use. ... Events June - Capture of Zutphen by the Dutch under Maurice of Nassau. ... Golconda is a ruined city and fortress 11 km west of the city of Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh state. ... Hyderabad (హైదరాబాద,حیدراباد), the 5th largest metropolis of India [1], is the capital of the state of Andhra Pradesh. ...

The Charminar is a beautiful and impressive square monument, with each side measuring 20 m, and each of the edges having a pointed high minaret. It derives its name from these four gracefully carved minarets which soar to a height of 48.7 m above the ground, commanding the landscape for miles around. Charminar literally means 'Four Minars'. Each minaret has four storeys, each looking like a delicately carved ring around the minaret. Every side opens into a plaza through giant arches, which overlook four major thoroughfares and dwarf other features of the building except the minarets. Each arch is 11 m wide and rises 20 m to the pinnacle from the plinth. Once upon a time each of these arches led to four royal roads. Each of the four arches has a clock which were put up in 1889. A square as a geometric shape is described and illustrated at square (geometry). ... A monument is a structure built for commemorative or symbolic reasons rather than for any overtly functional use. ... metre or meter, see meter (disambiguation) The metre is the basic unit of length in the International System of Units. ... Mosque in Aswan, Egypt, with minarets. ... Mosque in Aswan, Egypt, with minarets. ... metre or meter, see meter (disambiguation) The metre is the basic unit of length in the International System of Units. ... See mile - unit of measurement (distance) Miles Aircraft Ltd - UK manufacturer of light and military aircraft Miles Tails Prower Miles Davis was an American jazz composer and trumpeter and was one of the most influential and innovative musicians of the 20th century. ... Mosque in Aswan, Egypt, with minarets. ... Mosque in Aswan, Egypt, with minarets. ... Plaza is a Spanish word related to field which describes an open public space, such as a town square. ... Simple arch bridge Close-up of a semi-circular arch in Barcelona, Spain. ... Mosque in Aswan, Egypt, with minarets. ... Simple arch bridge Close-up of a semi-circular arch in Barcelona, Spain. ... metre or meter, see meter (disambiguation) The metre is the basic unit of length in the International System of Units. ... metre or meter, see meter (disambiguation) The metre is the basic unit of length in the International System of Units. ... A pinnacle (from Latin pinnaculum, a little feather, pinna) is an architectural ornament originally forming the cap or crown of a buttress or small turret, but afterwards used on parapets at the corners of towers and in many other situations. ... In architecture, a plinth is the lower mouldings of a podium, pedestal or skirting, or a block or slab upon which a column, pedestal, statue or vase is based. ... 1889 was a common year starting on Tuesday (see link for calendar). ...

There are two galleries within the Charminar, one over another, and above those a terrace that serves as a roof, bordered with a stone balcony. It is vaulted underneath and appears like a dome. There is a large table raised seven or eight feet from the ground with steps to go up to it. Nothing in the town seems so lovely as the outside of that building. A thriving market still lies around the Charminar attracting people and merchandise of every description. In its heyday, the Charminar market had some 14,000 shops, a unique conglomeration of a grand oriental bazaar. The whole market around the Charminar is crowded with shops which sell glass bangles in rainbow colours. A terrace is: In agriculture, a levelled section of a hilly cultivated area, designed to slow or prevent the rapid run-off of irrigation water. ... A roof is the top covering of a building that prevents the ingress of weather into the building interior. ... A balcony Balcony (from Italian balcone, scaffold; cf. ... In architecture, a vault is an arched structure of masonry, forming a ceiling or canopy. ... St Peters Basilica, Rome A dome is a common structural element of architecture that resembles the hollow upper half of a sphere. ... This article is about a foot as a unit of length. ... Chichicastenango, Guatemala traditional market Market stall in internally displaced persons camp in Kitgum, northern Uganda Mercado dos Lavradores, Funchal (Madeira Islands) A market is a mechanism which allows people to trade, normally governed by the theory of supply and demand. ... In marketing, a product is anything that can be offered to a market that might satisfy a want or need. ... Chichicastenango, Guatemala traditional market Market stall in internally displaced persons camp in Kitgum, northern Uganda Mercado dos Lavradores, Funchal (Madeira Islands) A market is a mechanism which allows people to trade, normally governed by the theory of supply and demand. ... Oriental in its most literal form means of or from the Orient, as opposed to Occidental meaning from the Occident. ... A bazaar is a market, often covered, typically found in areas of Muslim culture. ... Chichicastenango, Guatemala traditional market Market stall in internally displaced persons camp in Kitgum, northern Uganda Mercado dos Lavradores, Funchal (Madeira Islands) A market is a mechanism which allows people to trade, normally governed by the theory of supply and demand. ... The physics definition of a glass is a uniform amorphous solid material, usually produced when a suitably viscous molten material cools very rapidly, thereby not giving enough time for a regular crystal lattice to form. ... Bangles are ornaments worn by women on their arms and wrists. ... This article is about the optical and meteorological phenomenon. ... For alternative meanings, see color (disambiguation). ...

Unlike Taj Mahal, the fluted minarets of Charminar are built into the main structure. Inside the four-storied minarets 149 winding steps guide the visitor to the upper floor, the highest point one can reach, and providing a panoramic view of the city. There are 45 prayer spaces with a large open space in front to accommodate more for Friday prayers. This article is about the Indian monument. ... Mosque in Aswan, Egypt, with minarets. ... This article is about the artistic term Panorama. ... Prayer is an effort to communicate with a God, or to some deity or deities, either to offer praise to the deity, to make a request of the deity, or simply to express ones thoughts and emotions to the deity. ... Friday is the day of the week between Thursday and Saturday. ... Prayer is an effort to communicate with a God, or to some deity or deities, either to offer praise to the deity, to make a request of the deity, or simply to express ones thoughts and emotions to the deity. ...

Built with granite and lime mortar, Charminar is a fine example of the Cazia style of architecture. The Charminar looks spectacular particularly in the nights when it is illuminated. Granite - Wikipedia /**/ @import /skins/monobook/IE50Fixes. ... Architecture (in Greek αρχή = first and τέχνη = craftsmanship) is the art and science of designing buildings and structures. ...

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External Links

• Wonders of Hyderabad (http://7wondersofhyderabad.com/charminar/charminar.html)
• Cultural heritage (http://www.cultural-heritage-india.com/monuments-in-india/charminar-hyderabad.html)