4 Glorious Minarets Of Charminar

Charminar – Witness of Indo-Islamic caricatures, history, and taste of inter-religion cuisines. It is situated at the east bank of Musi River, with Laad Bazaar on its west, and to its southwest is the brightly ornamented Makkah Masjid. It shines in the glory of being developed in the centre of city, and stands out as an archaeological structure in the state of Telangana. Charminar; translates to the 4 minarets of the monuments, described metaphorically here by putting limelight upon what makes it such a glorious monument of Hyderabad?

Let’s have a look –

Pride of Hyderabad

Sultan Muhammad Quli Qutb Shah built the Charminar in 1591, at the intersection of two trade markets; Golkonda and Machilipatnam. It was spread around city in four chambers, each with a clock visible from it. There are theories stating that it was built in the centre of the city, for eradication of plague. The Sultan prayed on that portion of the ground, and vowed to build a mosque on it.

Unity in Diversity

Charminar is just not restricted to one religion; there’s a Bhagyashree temple, just beside Charminar (a mosque). It shows the unity of Iftaar sirens and Temple bells coinciding and creating a harmony of inter-religion essence. It also gained controversy long back, but people still treat it as a worship place.

Food & Chai

With Nizam being its rulers, Charminar has indulged itself into various flavors and spices from different parts. Biryani is one of the most preferred dishes in Hyderabad; along with it, Pathar ka ghosh, mirchi ka salan and double ka meetha are also preferred in the city. Plus, they believe in drinking Irani Chai, and not the usual tea Indians consume in their households. Khade Chamach Ki Chai and Burkhe wali Chai is one of the favorite variants of locals there.

Just Not a Monument

The mosque made in the area has a significance as the then Sultan brought the soil from the holy shrine of Islam; Makkah. And the central arch of the monument is made of the same soil. It is an epitome of love and promise that Sultan made at the time of plague, praying for his city to be safe from the cruel disease and vowed to build a mosque on the same place he worshipped. His love for his city, and his promise to save it turned out to be a glorious figure; Charminar.