Charminar is an historical monument of Hyderabad city in India. To represent Hyderabad it serves as an icon since several hundred years. In Hindi language Charminar means four towers as it consists of. It was built by Mughal Ruler “Quli Qutub Shah” in 1591. This masjid (mosque) was built praying God to protect the city from epidemic disease plague that was prevailing in the city at that time.
Charminar, a square monument with four towers each of four stories and beautifully carved arches all the four sides in Islamic style is very attractive. These towers are 48 metres in height and each arch is 11 metres in width and 20 metres in height with clocks. It has spacious are inside with prayer rooms. One can reach the top climbing 150 triangular shaped steps and have a glance at the entire city of Hyderabad at once.
Very near to Charminar there is another grand Masjid named Mecca Masjid where people do prayers. The place is busy with vendors and houses shops of garments, jewels and bangles attracting visitors at cheap rates.
Do not forget to make a visit to Charminar when you go Hyderabad,India.
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