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Charminar
(Hyderabad)
A proud
sentinel in the heart of the Old City, this magnificent monument built by Quli
Qutub Shah, is the unique symbol of Hyderabad. It was built in 1591 by Quli Qutb
Shah. to commemorate the end of the plague that had ravaged Hyderabad, The four
graceful minarets from which 'Charminar' derives its name, literally meaning
'Four Minars' soar to a height of 48.7 Mts. each, above the ground.
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