The Charminar, built in 1591 CE, is a monument and mosque located - TopicsExpress



          

The Charminar, built in 1591 CE, is a monument and mosque located in Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India.The landmark has become a global icon of Hyderabad, listed among the most recognized structures of India.The Charminar is on the east bank of Musi river.To the northeast lies the Laad Bazaar and in the west end lies the granite-made richly ornamented Makkah Masjid. The English name is a transliteration 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. — in Hyderabad.
Posted on: Sun, 16 Mar 2014 13:32:08 +0000

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