Photo shoot : Charminar – Symbol of Islamic Architecture

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Charminar has the signature style of Islamic architecture,which is known for its aesthetics looks sturdy and solid from a distance and, as one moves closer, it emerges as an elegant and romantic edifice proclaiming its architectural eminence in all its detail and dignity

If you doubt the above statement, I’m here to prove you its true

One of the char kaman (entrance / gate ) to charminar

 

Shopping area.

People were just opening their stores as it was 6.30AM when I reached there

 

Here comes, a long shot of 421 years old Monument, The Charminar

built in 1591 by Sultan Muhammad Quli Qutb Shah,to commemorate the elimination of a plague epidemic from this city

Now lets take a closer look at this wonderful structure

Each of these Char – Minars ( Four Towers) are 151 feet high, and are built in 1591. There wasn’t any reconstruction done except one or two renovation measures. But the grooves and designs on this structure doesn’t make it feel like its 421 years old. you feel those designs are done on a fresh cake which is cut by an expert to form a romantic design.

Can you imagine this being done 400 + Years ago at 150 feet high and its still standing there… every groove of it. every curve that’s been designed to show how romantic a structure can be!

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Mecca Masjid near charminar

INSIDE MECCA

Prayer Area

 

Pigeon's at Mecca

All photos shot by me on 22nd April 2012 7AM

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