Wednesday, 12 September 2012

Charminar Hyderabad, India

Charminar built in 1591 AD, is a landmark monument located in HyderabadAndhra PradeshIndia. The English name is a transliteration and combination of the Urdu words Chār and Minar, translating to "Four Towers"; the eponymous towers are ornate minarets attached and supported by four grand arches.The landmark has become a global icon of Hyderabad, listed among the most recognized structures of India. The Charminar is on the east bank of Musi river. To the northeast lies the Laad Bazaar and in the west end lies the granite-made richly ornamented Makkah Masjid



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