Charminar
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 to what is now known as Hyderabad.
Charminar
He built it to commemorate the elimination of a major plague epidemic from the city. The top floor, reached via a set of winding steps, provides panoramic views of the bustling Lad Market.
Top Floor Balcony
It is a squarish structure with four towers on the four corners of the square, each of whose sides is 20 metres in length.
Views from the top
Mecca Masjid
Mecca Masjid, one of the oldest mosques in Hyderabad, was built by Muhammad Quli Qutub Shah (5th ruler of the Qutb Shahi dynasty).
Mecca Masjid Complex
He commissioned the bricks to be made from soil brought all the way from Mecca.
Mecca Masjid Complex
Entrance
The entrance leads to a rectangular building housing the tombs of Asaf Jahi rulers.
Tombs
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