Monument · Hyderabad, India
Charminar
The Charminar (lit. 'four minarets') is a monument located in Hyderabad, Telangana, India. Built 1591.
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Landmark facts
| Location | Hyderabad, India |
|---|---|
| Type | Monument |
| Built | 1591 |
| Height | Height: 48.7 m |
| Coordinates | 17.3616° N, 78.4747° E |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
What Charminar is known for
The Charminar (lit. 'four minarets') is a monument located in Hyderabad, Telangana, India.
About Charminar
The Charminar (lit. 'four minarets') is a monument located in Hyderabad, Telangana, India. Constructed in 1591, the landmark is a symbol of Hyderabad and officially incorporated in the emblem of Telangana.
History
The fifth ruler of the Qutb Shahi dynasty, Muhammad Quli Qutb Shah, built the Charminar in 1591 after shifting his capital from Golconda to the newly formed city of Hyderabad. The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), the current caretaker of the monument, mentions in its records, "There are various theories regarding the purpose for which Charminar was constructed. However, it is widely accepted that Charminar was built at the centre of the city, to commemorate the eradication of plague", a deadly disease which was widespread at that time.
Planning a visit? Visit the official Charminar website — the official site has the current visiting information.
How to get there
| Nearest town | Hyderabad |
|---|---|
| Nearest airport | Rajiv Gandhi International Airport, Shamshabad (HYD) |
| Distance from the airport | 8.9 miles (straight line) |
Nearest major airport by straight-line distance from the landmark’s coordinates; road distance will be longer.
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- Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (HYD) · Hyderabad, India · 9.5 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
What is Charminar?
The Charminar (lit. 'four minarets') is a monument located in Hyderabad, Telangana, India.
Where is Charminar located?
Charminar is in Hyderabad, India. Its coordinates are 17.3616° N, 78.4747° E.
How do I get to Charminar?
The nearest town is Hyderabad, and the nearest airport is Rajiv Gandhi International Airport, Shamshabad (HYD), about 8.9 miles away (straight line).
When was Charminar built?
Charminar was built 1591.
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charminar — Wikipedia article — overview, history and core facts (CC BY-SA).
- https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1771696 — Wikidata — built year, architect, height/size, visitors, official website (CC0).
- https://www.telanganatourism.gov.in/partials/destinations/heritage-spots/hyderabad/charminar.html — Official website of the landmark / managing body.
- https://github.com/jbrooksuk/JSON-Airports — Nearest major airport computed from landmark and airport coordinates (haversine); airport list: jbrooksuk/JSON-Airports.
Page last updated 13 November 2026.