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About
Charminar was built in 1591–1592 CE by Mohammad Quli Qutub Shah, the fifth ruler of the Qutub Shahi dynasty and the founder of Hyderabad. Its name comes from its four lofty minarets.
The Archaeological Survey of India records the belief that it stands where a tazia was set up to avert the plague of 1590; another belief is that it was the Sultan's gift to Bhagmati.
The square structure is built of stone and lime mortar, with arches facing the four cardinal directions. The first floor has an arcaded balcony once used as a madarsa, and the second floor has a mosque with five arches decorated with stucco.
What to see
- The four minarets with balconies at three levels
- Mosque on the upper floor with stucco decoration
- Laad Bazaar and the surrounding Old City
Plan your visit
Sources and corrections
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- About — asi.nic.in/…/HQ · tourism.telangana.gov.in/attractions/charminar · incredibleindia.gov.in/…/charminar · checked 14 Nov 2026
- Map location — wikidata.org/wiki/Q1771696 · checked 14 Nov 2026
Page reviewed: 14 Nov 2026