India has some of the most beautiful and evocative monuments in the world that were built through the imagination of skilled architects. The monuments showcase India's versatile architectural styles, ranging from the iconic Taj Mahal to temples in Khajuraho and South India. One such monument is the Charminar located in Hyderabad, which was built in 1591 by Muhammad Quli Qutb Shah. The four towering minarets and arches of the Charminar monument have become a symbol of the city and provide panoramic views from the top. Over 400 years later, the Charminar continues to attract visitors and stands as a tribute to the glory of the Qutub Shahi dynasty.

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3. From the pinnacle of architecture-
TAJ MAHAL, to the timeless erotic
temples of khajuraho, from the
exquisite and mega-sized temples
of south india to the heavenly
peaceful monuments of ladakh,
india perhaps has the most
versatile architectural styles
showcased in its monuments.

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6. Hyderabad, the capital city of South Indian
state Andhra Pradesh, is famous all over the
world for its magnificient Charminar(four
Minarets). Often called the ‘The arc de
triomphe of the East’, Charminar was built by
Mohammad Quli Qutub Shah, the erstwhile
shahi Qutub Sultan of Golconda, in 1591. It
was the centre of attraction of the
magnificient city of the Sultan. In spite of it
being dwarfed by present day buildings, the
Charminar has not lost its erstwhile majesty
and continues to attract travellers. Presently
Charminar stands with pride, at the centre of
the old city. It is an imposing monument,
which reflects the glory of Qutub Shahi
Dynasty.

7. Charminar is a beautiful and impressive square monument. Each
side measures 20 m, and each of the corners has a tall, pointed
minaret. These four gracefully carved minarets soar to a height
of 48.7 m above the ground, commanding the landscape for miles
around. Each minaret has four stories, marked by a delicately
carved ring around the minaret. Unlike the Taj Mahal,
Charminar's four fluted minarets of Charminar are built into
the main structure. Inside the minarets 149 winding steps guide
the visitor to the top floor, the highest point one can reach,
which provides a panoramic view of the city. The actual masjid
occupies the top-floor of the four story structure. Each side of
the structure opens into plaza through giant arches that
overlook four major thoroughfares, which once were royal
roads. The arches dwarf other features of the building except
the minarets. Each arch is 11m wide and rises 20m to the
pinnacle of the plinth, which is large table raised 7 or 8 feet
from the ground with steps that go up to it. Today the four
arches each have a clock, which was installed in 1889. This
monument is equally graceful on the inside having intricate
designs. The painstaking details result in graceful and a quite
elegant look.

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ST. MARKS GIRLS SR. SEC.SCHOL