The Charminar in Hyderabad, India.
The Charminar in Hyderabad, India was built under Mohammad Quli Qutub Shah, the fifth ruler of the Qutub Shahi dynasty, and founder of the city in AD1591 (2 Hijri 1000). It was built to commemorate the eradication of a plague. The minarets reach 56 metres high and the arch 11 metres. A mosque is located in the Charminar. The architecture is regarded as a synthesis of Hindu and Mughal styles. The exterior is stucco. The road runs either side of the monument.
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Location: Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India
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