In 1591 on the territory of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh, in the city of Hyderabad mosque was built, which was called Charminar. The word "enchantment Minar» (char minar) to Urdu language translates as "four towers", or it is also called Mosque four minarets. It was built on the orders of the ruler of Golconda Sultan Muhammad Quli Shah Kudb. This building became a sort of gratitude to God for the fact that he stopped the spread of the plague, and was built on the very spot where the Sultan prayed and asked God to bestow his people salvation.

Charminar is a typical example of Islamic architecture and is a rectangular building made of granite, limestone and marble, located at the corners of his carved minarets tower, whose height is more than 48 meters. Each tower has 149 steps on, which you can climb to the observation deck, which was organized at the top level of the monument. Also on the roof is open Charminar, the west side is a mosque for those who want to pray - there is space for 45 worshipers. Overall, the building is divided into 4 levels, each of which performs a specific role. On each side of the mosque are located carved 11th timetrovye arch-gate, over which even in 1889 had set the clock.

Charminar - a very popular not only among tourists but also among the local people. This kind of trading center in Hyderabad, around the gate are shops, stalls and trays, as well as the famous LAAD Bazaar or Chodi Bazar, the market-survivor where you can buy almost everything: traditional food, textiles, sarees, jewelery, including gold, trimmed pearls and semi-precious stones, spices and perfumes. It is noteworthy that all of these products are exclusively of Indian origin.