Charminar (Four Minarets) was built in 1591 by Sultan Muhammad Quli Qutb Shah, the 5th ruler of the Qutb Shahi dynasty, shortly after he shifted capital from Golconda.
Tag Archives | Mosques
List of articles on the various mosques in India. Includes detailed descriptions and pictures of the mosques.
Pir Dastgir Sahib & Jama Masjid
Pir Dastgir Sahib, is a grand 250 year old Sufi shrine, is located in the Old City region of Srinagar. It is one of the main mosques in Kashmir in that it contains the relics of the revered Muslim saint Pir Dastgir.
Mughal Gardens & Mosques
We’d read a lot about the grandeur of Srinagar’s Mughal gardens but we never expected it to be as striking.
Jama Masjid Delhi Pictures
The Masjid-i Jahan-Numa (Persian for ‘World-reflecting Mosque’), commonly known as the Jama Masjid of Delhi, is the principal mosque of Old Delhi.
