CHARMINAR is always on the top of the mind of any tourist from world visiting Hyderabad.To say that Charminar is a major landmark in the city is to state the obvious,to repeat a cliche.The great monument is a synonym for hyderabad and the pivot around which the glory and history of the city have developed.To imagine this 400-year-old city without the Statue of Liberty or Moscow without the Kremlin.
Design and Architecture: The chariminar is an excellent example of the indo-islamic style of architecture that reached india in the middle ages,nor a modification of hindu art.It is an assilmilation of both the styles,though not always in an equal degree.It is so because each region in india has its own form of indo-islamic architecture,which varies from place to place;there is no standardisation.On the other hand,Islamic art itself was a composite style,which had various muslims influences like turkish,perisan,and arabic.rulers from different parts of the muslim world,who came and settled in India,brought with them the artistic traditons of their regions.
The interminlgling of such traditions with local indian practices resulted in different forms of indo islamic art. In Delhi, islamic influences dominated while in the deccan , bulidings.In bengal,the indigenous practice of using bricks for building was adopated and the monuments were richly decorated with chiseled and moulded decorations typical of Hindu temples.Though both the indian and islamic styles have their own distinctive features, there are some common characteristics,which made fusion and adaptation easy.Both the styles favour ornamentation,and buildings belonging to both these styles are marked by the presence of an open court encompassed by chambers or colonnades.
Charminar-Jewel of hyderabad:Hyderabad,the capital city of the south indian state of andhar pradesh,is famous all over the world for the magnificent Chariminar(four minarets).Often called "the arc de triomphe of the east'. Charminar was built by mohammed quli qutab shah,the erstwhile qutab shahi sultan of golchanda,in 1591.It was the centre of attraction of the maginifect capital city of mohammed quli qutab shah. Presently, charminar stands with pride ,at the centre of the old city. The four arched gates and the towering minarets of this building reflect its islamic lineage but the overall rendering of the building reflects a strong local influence .The decorations on the main structure and the minarets are ample evidence of local architectural traditions.
The charminar is an imposing monument.It reflects the glory of the Qutab Shahi dynasty.It is a massive square structure ,183.72 feet high and 98.42 feet wide.This monument is built entirely of granite and lime mortar.It has 4 minarets one on each of its corners.These fluted minarets are attached to the main building and rise towards the sky.Each minaret of the Charminar has a double balcony.A small bulbons cupola crowns each of these beautiful minarets,which is decorated with petal like formations.A short pointed spire crowns all the minarets.
Grand Arches:The four grand arches of the Charminar face the four cardinal directions.Once upon a time,each of these arches led to four royal roads.Each of the four arches is decorated on its sides with a row of small arched niches.The chariminar is a two storeyed building with the first floor being covered.The elegant balconies on this floor being covered .The elegant vantage point for viewing the surrounding areas.There is a small mosque on the top floor of the building.It can be reached by climbing the total of 149 steps.The mosque is situated on the western side facing the muslim holy city of mecca.There are as many as muslim holy city of mecca. There are as many as 45 prayer spaces on this floor,which does not have a roof on top of it.During the reign of qutab shahi dynasty in hyderabad,people thronged this mosque to surviving mosque to offer Friday prayers.This is the oldest survining mosque in the hyderabad.The panoramic view of the city from the top is simply breathtaking.The charminar is a unique blend of the indo islamic style of architecture that flourished in India during the medieval period.The beauty of this enchanting monument is marked every evening when it is illuminated.
Design and Architecture: The chariminar is an excellent example of the indo-islamic style of architecture that reached india in the middle ages,nor a modification of hindu art.It is an assilmilation of both the styles,though not always in an equal degree.It is so because each region in india has its own form of indo-islamic architecture,which varies from place to place;there is no standardisation.On the other hand,Islamic art itself was a composite style,which had various muslims influences like turkish,perisan,and arabic.rulers from different parts of the muslim world,who came and settled in India,brought with them the artistic traditons of their regions.
The interminlgling of such traditions with local indian practices resulted in different forms of indo islamic art. In Delhi, islamic influences dominated while in the deccan , bulidings.In bengal,the indigenous practice of using bricks for building was adopated and the monuments were richly decorated with chiseled and moulded decorations typical of Hindu temples.Though both the indian and islamic styles have their own distinctive features, there are some common characteristics,which made fusion and adaptation easy.Both the styles favour ornamentation,and buildings belonging to both these styles are marked by the presence of an open court encompassed by chambers or colonnades.
Charminar-Jewel of hyderabad:Hyderabad,the capital city of the south indian state of andhar pradesh,is famous all over the world for the magnificent Chariminar(four minarets).Often called "the arc de triomphe of the east'. Charminar was built by mohammed quli qutab shah,the erstwhile qutab shahi sultan of golchanda,in 1591.It was the centre of attraction of the maginifect capital city of mohammed quli qutab shah. Presently, charminar stands with pride ,at the centre of the old city. The four arched gates and the towering minarets of this building reflect its islamic lineage but the overall rendering of the building reflects a strong local influence .The decorations on the main structure and the minarets are ample evidence of local architectural traditions.
The charminar is an imposing monument.It reflects the glory of the Qutab Shahi dynasty.It is a massive square structure ,183.72 feet high and 98.42 feet wide.This monument is built entirely of granite and lime mortar.It has 4 minarets one on each of its corners.These fluted minarets are attached to the main building and rise towards the sky.Each minaret of the Charminar has a double balcony.A small bulbons cupola crowns each of these beautiful minarets,which is decorated with petal like formations.A short pointed spire crowns all the minarets.
Grand Arches:The four grand arches of the Charminar face the four cardinal directions.Once upon a time,each of these arches led to four royal roads.Each of the four arches is decorated on its sides with a row of small arched niches.The chariminar is a two storeyed building with the first floor being covered.The elegant balconies on this floor being covered .The elegant vantage point for viewing the surrounding areas.There is a small mosque on the top floor of the building.It can be reached by climbing the total of 149 steps.The mosque is situated on the western side facing the muslim holy city of mecca.There are as many as muslim holy city of mecca. There are as many as 45 prayer spaces on this floor,which does not have a roof on top of it.During the reign of qutab shahi dynasty in hyderabad,people thronged this mosque to surviving mosque to offer Friday prayers.This is the oldest survining mosque in the hyderabad.The panoramic view of the city from the top is simply breathtaking.The charminar is a unique blend of the indo islamic style of architecture that flourished in India during the medieval period.The beauty of this enchanting monument is marked every evening when it is illuminated.