V. Basil Hans,
- Research Professor, Department of Management and Commerce, Srinivas University, Mangalore, Karnataka, India
Abstract
Charminar is a famous landmark in Hyderabad, India. It showcases the city’s rich culture and history. Hyderabad founder Muhammad Quli Qutb Shah erected Charminar in 1591. Indo-Islamic architecture with Persian influences. Sultan Qutb Shah built Charminar in 1591. This square edifice with four pillars and intricate carvings is said to honour his wife Bhagmati. Why Charminar was erected is unknown. Many believe Charminar was constructed to celebrate the end of the citywide pandemic. People believe the Sultan prayed to end the illness that plagued his people. After the sickness, he built the charminar for Allah. Some say the four pillars honour Islam’s first four caliphs. Some claim the building honours Prophet Muhammad’s son-in-law, who perished in Karbala. Based on Shiya Tazias’ architecture. Some believe Sultan first saw Bahgmati at Charminar before they married. It has four tall minarets and a centre mosque. The memorial commemorates the end of a dreadful disease and the start of the new city. The Charminar has been a commercial and social hub as well as a place to pray and hold festivities. With busy markets like Laad Bazaar around it, it remains a popular tourist destination and an important part of Hyderabad’s culture. Historical significance, architectural elements, and current relevance of the Charminar indicate how its legacy will carry on.
Keywords: Indo-Islamic architecture, Qutb shahi dynasty, landmarks, cultural legacy
[This article belongs to International Journal of Architectural Design and Planning ]
V. Basil Hans. Hyderabad’s Charminar. International Journal of Architectural Design and Planning. 2025; 03(02):72-78.
V. Basil Hans. Hyderabad’s Charminar. International Journal of Architectural Design and Planning. 2025; 03(02):72-78. Available from: https://journals.stmjournals.com/ijadp/article=2025/view=235023
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International Journal of Architectural Design and Planning
| Volume | 03 |
| Issue | 02 |
| Received | 25/08/2025 |
| Accepted | 25/09/2025 |
| Published | 05/10/2025 |
| Publication Time | 41 Days |
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