Charmin was built in 1591 centuries in Hyderabad city of Telangana state of India. The total height of Charmin is 48.75 meters. This monument popularly known as Charmin was built as a mosque. Which is one of the main monuments of India. Many reasons are given for the construction of this monument.
* Some people say that at that time the disease of plague was spreading very fast. In view of which, Muhammad Quli Qutb Shah had built this mosque and prayed here. Which today is called Charmin.
* Some people say that Muhammad Quli Qutb Shah built it because of some secret promise. According to some theories, Charmin was built in 1591 centuries, which coincides with the Islamic year 1000. Used to celebrate like a festival
Due to which Qutb Shah chose Hyderabad city to celebrate the festival and built Charmin. Sultan Muhammad Quli Qutb Shah, the fifth ruler of the Qutb Shah Empire, built Charmin in 1591.
Sultan Muhammad Quli Qutb Shah built the Charmin in Hyderabad after shifting the capital of his kingdom to Golconda, Hyderabad. The city of Hyderabad is also famous for its Charmin.
The area of Charmin is connected with Golconda market. The old Hyderabad city was built because of Charmin and since then Charmin is situated in the center of Hyderabad city. The city was settled near the four minarets of Charmin.
There are four arches and four gates to the north of the Charmin. The fifth ruler of the Qutb Shahi Empire, Sultan Muhammad Quli Qutb Shah built the Charmin in 1591.
Charmin's four minarets are the real reason for its beautiful appearance. Some people believe that the four minarets of Charmin represent the four caliphs of Islam. The real mosque inside the Charmin is on the second story.
Some say that there was a mysterious passage between Charmin and Golconda Fort, which earlier used to pass through the capital of Quli Qutb Shah and in times of emergency this secret passage was used to take the people of the royal family safely from one place to another. Work came.
But even today no one knows the real place of that mysterious wall.
Structure of Charmin–
The structure of Charmin is a motif, inspired by the shape of Shia Tzias, which is 20 meters in length. It has four grand arches which open into four streets. There is a 56 meter tall minaret at each corner with a double balcony. On each tower there is a dome with a petal-like design. You have to climb 149 steps to reach the upper floor. The structure is made of granite, mortar, marble and limestone. At the western end of the open terrace is a mosque, where congregational prayers are held on Fridays. Devotees could offer prayers inside the mosque in a very peaceful manner.
You can have a panoramic view of the city from the balconies of Charmin. The structure of Charmin is a classic example of Indo-Islamic architecture with Persian influences. The monument's arches and domes define the influence of Islamic architecture, while Persian influence is prominent in its minarets. The balconies and the outside walls, stucco on the ceilings are decorated with floral embellishments that show the influence of the Hindu style of architecture. The second floor and upper pillars of Charmin are not open to the public.
Interesting facts related to Charmin -
* The historical age of Charmin is 450 years, which makes it the oldest monument in India. As per the age, the structure of this monument is still well maintained and strong.
* Charmin has been purposely built in the middle of the city Hyderabad. It was built on top of a gridiron design near Charmin along a 2 square meter street of the city.
The spiritual significance of Charmin is very high. It is understood that the Charmin was built to honor an undertaking which was given to Allah by King Quliqutab Shah.
*Hyderabad has been built with a wonderful thought. The great king Quliqutub Shah had decided to build this monument as a memorial when the people of the city got rid of the harmful plague.
* You will find a cat's head inside the Charmin which tilts slightly towards the east. Can you imagine why the cat's head was made. It was constructed to signify that the cat destroys the rats in the city that once devastated Hyderabad.
Have you ever heard of the monuments in the Iranian city of Isfahan? If not, we'll let you know.
The builder of Hyderabad i.e. Quli Qutb Shah was so fascinated by the monuments of the city of Isfahan that he decided to build it in the city of Hyderabad itself.
It is also said that Charmin was built by King Kulikutub Shah in exchange for the memories of his late wife Bhagamathy. Charmin is also considered a symbol of love and affection.
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