Islamic architecture

in #monuments • 7 years ago

The Charminar was built by Muhammad Quli Quth shahi in 1591 AD.The Charminar lies near the bank of the river Musi.charminar is taken from two words char and Minar which translate as four Towers in English.It is the most famous building of Hyderabad and also the one of most famous buildings in India.

The structure is of Indo-Islamic architecture with some Persian elements.It was built by Qutb shahi to celebrate the end of deadly plague.The city of Hyderabad was divided into four Divisions equally around the Charminar.And they are four minar's and the minarets height is 48.7 metres15108313565181369522905.jpg

And time taken to built it was nearly 1 year1510831588029920775847.jpg

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