The Charminar, built in 1591 CE, is a monument and mosque located in Hyderabad, India. It falls under the common capital area shared between the states of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. The landmark has become a global icon of Hyderabad, listed among the most recognized structures of India. The Charminar is situated on the east bank of Musi river. To the northeast lies the Laad Bazaar and in the west end lies the granite-made and richly ornamented Makkah Masjid. The English name is a translation and combination of the Urdu words Chār and Minar, translating to Four Towers; the eponymous towers are ornate minarets attached and supported by four grand arches. Some of the popular myths that are recorded in accord with the monuments architectural appearance are as follows.The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), the current caretaker of the structure, mentions in its records that, There are various theories regarding the purpose for which Charminar was constructed. However, it is widely accepted that Charminar was built at the center of the city, to commemorate the eradication of plague, as Muhammad Quli Qutb Shah had prayed for the end of a plague that was ravaging his city and vowed to build a Mosque at the very place where he prayed. pehchaanindia/hyderabad---pehchaan-india.html
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