Charminar

The Charminar is a monument and mosque constructed by Muhammad Quli Qutb Shah in 1591 CE. The landmark has become a global icon of Hyderabad, listed among the most recognized structures of India. The eponymous towers are ornate minarets attached and supported by four grand arches.

Charminar , Old city Hyderabad.

To the west end of Charminar lies the granite-made richly ornamented Mecca Masjid. It is one of the oldest mosques in Hyderabad, and is one of the largest Mosques in India. Muhammad Quli Qutb Shah, the fifth ruler of the Qutb Shahi dynasty, commissioned bricks to be made from the soil brought from Mecca, the holiest site of Islam, and used them in the construction of the central arch of the mosque, thus giving the mosque its name.

 Pigeons at Mecca Masjid

The Charminar is a shopping spot for bangles, saries & salwars. Laad bazar, Madina & begum bazar are the famous shopping area. K.c kasat in laad bazar is known for laces,kudan and chamki.