Charminar

Hyderabad, Telangana, India

The iconic monument of Hyderabad — a triumphal arch with four minarets built to commemorate the end of a plague. It served as both a mosque and a gateway marking the center of the new city.

Historical Context

Muhammad Quli Qutb Shah built the Charminar in 1591 to mark the founding of Hyderabad and to commemorate the end of a devastating plague. The monument stands at the intersection of four major roads, with a mosque on the upper floor.