Charminar - IAS Gyan

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Context: The Archaeological Survey of India is taking steps to make the wiring discreet and light up the iconic Charminar in a better way.

About Charminar:

Built by: The fifth ruler of the Qutb Shahi dynasty, Muhammad Quli Qutb Shah, built the Charminar in 1591 after shifting his capital from Golkonda to the newly formed city of Hyderabad.
It is a 430-year-old monument located in Hyderabad.
It has also been officially incorporated as the Emblem of Telangana for the state of Telangana.
It has long history of existence of a mosque on its top floor for more than 400 years.
It is situated on the east bank of Musi River.
To the west lies the Laad Bazaar, and to the southwest lies the granite Makkah Masjid.
It is listed as an archaeological and architectural treasure on the official "List of Monuments" prepared by the Archaeological Survey of India.
Due to its architecture it is also called as Arc de Triomphe of the east.
It is made of granite, limestone, mortar, and pulverised marble.
Charminar, along with the Qutb Shahi Monuments of Hyderabad: the Golconda Fort, and the Qutb Shahi Tombs, were included in the "tentative list" of UNESCO World Heritage Site. Charminar was dropped from the list citing concerns of encroachment around the monument.