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39-613: [REDACTED] Look up Charminar in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Char Minar , literally meaning "four towers" in Persian , may refer to: Charminar , a mosque in Hyderabad, India Charminar (2003 film) , a 2003 Indian Kannada-language film directed by Sagar Charminar (2013 film) , a 2013 Indian Kannada-language film directed by R. Chandru Charminar (2018 film) ,

78-635: A 2018 Indian film directed by Ajith C. Logesh Chauburji , a Mughal era monument in Lahore Chor Minar , a historic tower in Delhi, India Chor Minor , a mosque in Bukhara, Uzbekistan Charminar, a now defunct cigarette brand in India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh, see VST Industries Topics referred to by the same term [REDACTED] This disambiguation page lists articles associated with

117-404: A car-free zone around the monument and improving the overall pedestrian experience. The project involves the construction of wider sidewalks, pedestrian crossings, and improved lighting, as well as the installation of street furniture and landscaping to create a more attractive and welcoming environment for visitors. The plan also includes the development of a dedicated parking area for visitors to

156-404: A fundamental point that opens directly onto the street in front of it. At each corner stands an exquisitely shaped 56 metres (184 ft) high minaret, with a double balcony. Each minaret is crowned by a bulbous dome with dainty, petal-like designs at the base. Unlike the minarets of Taj Mahal , Charminar's four fluted minarets are built into the main structure. There are 149 winding steps to reach

195-403: A pedestrian-friendly zone. The project was proposed by the government of Telangana in 2016 and is part of a larger effort to improve the city's urban infrastructure. The Charminar is a historic monument that attracts millions of visitors each year, but the surrounding area is congested with traffic and is not conducive to walking. The Pedestrianisation Project seeks to address this issue by creating

234-456: A roof that is bordered with a stone balcony. The main gallery has 45 covered prayer spaces with a large open space in front to accommodate more people for Friday prayers. The clock on the four cardinal directions was added in 1889. There is a vazu (water cistern) in the middle with a small fountain for ablution before offering prayer in the Charminar mosque. The area surrounding Charminar

273-467: A traveller. In November 1663 again sailed for the East, calling at Alexandria and landing at Sidon , whence he proceeded by land to Damascus , Aleppo , and then through Mesopotamia to Mosul , Baghdad and Mendeli . Here he entered Persia (27 August 1664), proceeding by Kermanshah and Hamadan to Isfahan , where he spent five months (October 1664 - February 1665), and then joining company with

312-460: Is a monument located in Hyderabad , Telangana , India . Constructed in 1591, the landmark is a symbol of Hyderabad and officially incorporated in the emblem of Telangana . The Charminar's long history includes the existence of a mosque on its top floor for more than 425 years. While both historically and religiously significant, it is also known for its popular and busy local markets surrounding

351-604: Is also known by the same name. It falls under the Charminar constituency . The monument overlooks another grand mosque called the Makkah Masjid . Muhammad Quli Qutb Shah, the 5th ruler of the Qutb Shahi dynasty, commissioned bricks to be made from the soil brought from Mecca , the holiest site of Islam , and used them in the construction of the central arch of the mosque, hence its name. A market named Laad Bazaar

390-487: Is around Charminar. It is known for its jewelry, especially bangles. The nearby Pathargatti boulevard is also an important business street known for its pearls. In its heyday, the Charminar market had some 14,000 shops. The Bazaars surrounding Charminar were described in the poem " In the Bazaars of Hyderabad " by Sarojini Naidu . Arches in four directions of Charminar are known as Char Kaman . These were built along with

429-579: Is dated December 1663, and the preface shows that Thévenot himself arranged it for publication before leaving on his second voyage. Among other things, he was one of the European travellers to include a story about the origins of the medieval Arabic document, the Achtiname of Muhammad , which claims that the Islamic prophet, Muhammad , had personally confirmed a grant of protection and other privileges to

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468-600: Is listed as an archaeological and architectural treasure on the official list of monuments prepared by the Archaeological Survey of India . The English name is a translation and combination of the Urdu words chār and minar , translating to "Four Pillars"; the towers are ornate minarets attached and supported by four grand arches. The fifth ruler of the Qutb Shahi dynasty , Muhammad Quli Qutb Shah , built

507-795: Is often confused. Thévenot conceived a desire to travel from reading other travel writing, and his wealth allowed him to fulfill this desire. Leaving France in 1652, he first visited England , the Netherlands , Germany and Italy . At Rome he fell in with D'Herbelot , who invited him to be his companion in a projected voyage to the Levant . D'Herbelot was detained by private affairs, but Thévenot sailed from Rome in May 1655, and, after vainly waiting five months at Malta , took passage for Constantinople alone. He remained in Constantinople until

546-581: Is said to have been created at Dabirpura/Nagaboli graveyard before the actual construction. Historian Masud Hussain Khan says that the construction of Charminar was completed in 1592, and that it was the city of Hyderabad which was actually founded in 1591. According to the book "Days of the Beloved", Qutb Shah constructed the Charminar in 1589, on the very spot where he first glimpsed his future queen Bhagmati , and after her conversion to Islam, Qutb Shah renamed

585-571: The Bahadurabad neighbourhood in Karachi . Lindt chocolatier Adelbert Boucher created a scaled model of the Charminar out of 50 kilograms of chocolate. The model, which required three days' labour, was on display at The Westin , Hyderabad, India on 25 and 26 September 2010. The Charminar Express is an express train named after the Charminar, which runs between Hyderabad and Chennai . The Charminar also appears on coins and banknotes of

624-492: The Charminar Pedestrianisation Project represents an important effort to improve the urban infrastructure of Hyderabad and create a more attractive and accessible environment for visitors to one of the city's most iconic landmarks. Later during January 2017, the new Government of Telangana introduced a 14-member French Delegation to take over the project to assess the feasibility in developing

663-401: The Charminar in 1591 after shifting his capital from Golconda to the newly formed city of Hyderabad . The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), the current caretaker of the structure, mentions in its records, "There are various theories regarding the purpose for which Charminar was constructed. However, it is widely accepted that Charminar was built at the centre of the city, to commemorate

702-552: The Charminar in four different quadrants and chambers, segregated according to the established settlements. Towards the north of Charminar is the Char Kaman , or four gateways, constructed in the cardinal direction. Additional eminent architects from Persia were also invited to develop the city plan. The structure itself was intended to serve as a mosque and madrasa . It is of Indo-Islamic architecture style, incorporating Persian architectural elements. A sample of Charminar

741-587: The Charminar in the 16th century. These are the Kali Kaman , Machli Kaman , Seher-e-Batil ki Kaman and Charminar Kaman . At the centre of these arches is a fountain called the Gulzar Houz . The Char Kaman are in dire need of restoration, and protection from encroachments. In 2007, Hyderabadi Muslims living in Pakistan constructed a small-scaled quasi replica of the Charminar at the main crossing of

780-406: The Charminar, which will be located outside the pedestrian zone. The project has been met with some controversy, as it involves the relocation of several street vendors and businesses that currently operate in the area. However, proponents of the project argue that the benefits of creating a more pedestrian-friendly environment around the Charminar will outweigh any short-term disruptions. Overall,

819-481: The Permanent Delegation of India to UNESCO on September 10, 2010. A temple named Bhagyalakshmi Temple is located at the base of Charminar. The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) which manages the Charminar has declared the temple structure as an unauthorised construction. Hyderabad High Court has stopped any further expansion of the temple. While the origin of the temple is currently disputed,

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858-467: The city as "Hyderabad". Though the story was rejected by the historians and scholars, it became popular folklore among the locals. Qutb Shah was also among the early poets of Dakhani Urdu . While laying the foundation of Charminar, he performed the prayers in Dakhini couplets, which are recorded as follows: Dakhini Urdu میرا شہر لوگوں سے مامور کر راكهيو جوتو دريا میں مچھلی جيسے Charminar

897-402: The city of Hyderabad to celebrate the event and commemorate it with the construction of this building. The construction began in 1589 and was completed in two years at a cost of Rs. 9 lakhs, which was around 2 lakh huns/gold coins in those times. It is said to weigh around 14000 tonnes with a minimum of 30 feet deep foundation. In 1670, a minaret had fallen after being struck by lightning. It

936-404: The current structure that houses the idol was erected in the 1960s. In 2012, The Hindu newspaper published an old photograph showing that the temple structure never existed. The Hindu also released a note asserting the authenticity of the photographs, and clearly stated that there was no temple structure in photos taken in 1957 and 1962. Additionally, it showed photos that provide evidence that

975-596: The defunct Hyderabadi Rupee , the currency of the erstwhile Hyderabad State . As an icon of the city of Hyderabad as well as the Telangana State, the structure also appears on the Emblem of Telangana , along with the Kakatiya Kala Thoranam . The Charminar Pedestrianisation Project is an initiative aimed at transforming the area around the iconic Charminar monument in Hyderabad, India into

1014-492: The eradication of plague", a deadly disease which was widespread at that time. According to Jean de Thévenot , a French traveller of the 17th century whose narration was complemented with the available Persian texts, the Charminar was constructed in the year 1591 CE, to commemorate the beginning of the second Islamic millennium year (1000 AH ). The event was celebrated far and wide in the Islamic world , thus Qutb Shah founded

1053-629: The following August, and then proceeded to Smyrna , the Greek islands, and finally to Egypt, landing at Alexandria on New Year's Day, 1657. He stayed for a year in Egypt , then visited Sinai , and, upon returning to Cairo , joined the Lent pilgrim caravan to Jerusalem . He visited the chief places of pilgrimage in Palestine , and, after being twice taken by corsairs , got back to Damietta by sea, and

1092-469: The merchant Tavernier , proceeded by Shiraz and Lar to Bander-Abbasi , in the hope of finding a passage to India . This was difficult, because of the opposition of the Dutch, and though Tavernier was able to proceed, Thévenot found it prudent to return to Shiraz. Having visited the ruins of Persepolis , he made his way to Basra and sailed for India on 6 November 1665, in the ship "Hopewell," arriving at

1131-655: The monument as an eco-friendly tourism and heritage destination. The team has inspected surrounding areas such as the Gulzar house, Makkah Masjid, Lad Bazar, and Sardar Mahal. Charminar, along with the Qutb Shahi Monuments of Hyderabad : the Golconda Fort , and the Qutb Shahi Tombs , were included in the " tentative list " of UNESCO World Heritage Site . The monument was submitted by

1170-406: The most active royal ancestral streets. A mosque is located at the western end of the open roof. The remaining section of the roof served as a royal court during the Qutb Shahi times. The actual mosque occupies the top floor of the four-storey structure. A vault which appears from inside like a dome supports two galleries within the Charminar, one over another. Above those is a terrace that serves as

1209-547: The port of Surat on 10 January 1666. He was in Mughal Empire of India for thirteen months, and crossed the country by Golconda to Masulipatam , returning overland to Surat, from which he sailed to Bander-Abbasi and went up to Shiraz. He passed the summer of 1667 at Isfahan , disabled by an accidental pistol -shot; and in October started for Tabriz , but died on the way at Mianeh on 28 November 1667. Thévenot

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1248-478: The structure, and has become one of the most frequented tourist attractions in Hyderabad. Charminar is also a site of numerous festival celebrations, such as Eid-ul-adha and Eid al-Fitr , as it is adjacent to the city's main mosque, the Makkah Masjid . The Charminar is situated on the east bank of Musi River . To the west lies the Laad Bazaar , and to the southwest the richly ornamented Makkah Masjid. It

1287-624: The temple is a recent structure - a temple structure can be seen in photos taken in 1990 and 1994. Also, a temple is seen in a photograph taken in 1986 which is kept in the Aga Khan Visual Archive, MIT Libraries ' collections, United States, but not in the earlier ones. Jean de Th%C3%A9venot He was born in Paris and received his education in the Collège de Navarre . He was a nephew of Melchisédech Thévenot , with whom he

1326-507: The title Char Minar . If an internal link led you here, you may wish to change the link to point directly to the intended article. Retrieved from " https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Char_Minar&oldid=1218929458 " Category : Disambiguation pages Hidden categories: Short description is different from Wikidata All article disambiguation pages All disambiguation pages Charminar The Charminar ( lit.   ' four minarets ' )

1365-475: The upper floor. The structure is also known for its profusion of stucco decorations and the arrangement of balustrades and balconies. The structure is made of granite, limestone, mortar, and pulverised marble, weighing approximately 14,000 tones apiece. Initially the monument was so proportionately planned that when the fort first opened, one could see all four corners of the bustling city of Hyderabad through each of its four grand arches, as each arch faced one of

1404-577: Was again in Cairo in time to view the opening of the canal on the rise of the Nile (14 August 1658). In January 1659 he sailed from Alexandria in an English ship, visiting Goletta and Tunis (Tunisia) on the way, and, after a sharp engagement with Spanish corsairs, one of which fell a prize to the English merchantman, reached Leghorn (Italy) on 12 April. He now spent four years at home in studies useful to

1443-527: Was an accomplished polyglot , skilled in Turkish , Arabic and Persian , and a curious and diligent observer. He was also well skilled in natural sciences , especially in botany , for which he made large collections in India . The account of his first journey was published at Paris in 1665, under the title Relation d’un voyage fait au Levant . It forms the first part of his collected Voyages . The licence

1482-604: Was later captured and became an icon of Mughal Empire , the Asaf Jah I was the custodian of the famous structure. 80,000 Sepoy units loyal to the Mughal Empire lived within the "garrison of the Charminar" and often viewed it as a sister of the Taj Mahal . The Charminar masjid is a square structure with each side being 20 metres (66 ft) long. Each of the four sides has one of four grand arches, each facing

1521-404: Was then repaired at a cost of around Rs. 58000. In 1820, some part of it was renovated by Sikandar Jah at a cost of Rs. 2 lakh. The Charminar was constructed at the intersection of the historical trade route that connects the city to international markets through the port city of Machilipatnam. The Old City of Hyderabad was designed with Charminar as its centrepiece. The city was spread around

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