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Charminar Charminar Rd, Char Kaman, Ghansi Bazaar, Hyderabad, Telangana 500002, India Last Updated: 01/07/2025 |
| The Charminar is a monument located in Hyderabad, Telangana, India. Charminar was built by Sultan Mohammed Quli Qutb Shah in 1591. It is said that this square shaped structure with four pillars and intricate carvings was built in honour of his wife, Bhagmati. However, the actual reason behind building Charminar is still not clear. | |
| As per a popular belief, Charminar was built to acknowledge the elimination of the plague which had affected the entire city immensely during that era. It is believed that the Sultan had prayed for the end of this plague with which his people were suffering. Hence, as the plague ended, he built the charminar as a tribute to Allah. The four pillars are also said to be dedicated to the first four caliphs of Islam... | |
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Hyderabad Place » City Hyderabad is the powerful capital and largest city of the youngest state of India, Telangana, and is among the most sought-after travel destinations in the country. According to the 2011 census of India, Hyderabad is the fourth-most populous city in India with a population of 6.9 million residents within the city limits, and has a population of 9.7 million residents in the metropolitan region. 242 views 💖 1 👍 0India |