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One of the largest mosque in the world (accommodating
up to 10,000 worshippers) Construction began in 1614,
during the reign of Sultan Mohammed Quli Qutub Shah,
but wasn't finished until 1687, by which Mughal emperor
Aurangzeb had annexed the Golconda kingdom and completed
this Masjid in 1693.
The hall is 67m by 54m and 23m high.The roof is supported
by 15 arches, 5 on each of the three sides.The western
side is blocked by a high wall to provide the Mehrib.
This mosque is one of the largest mosque in India and
can accommodate ten thousand people at a time.
The minarets look rather stunted in comparison with
the grandeur of the whole massive structure. But it
looks more Mughal then Qutub Shah in its perfect granite
finish and vast courtyard. A particular stone brick
in the mihrab is believed to have been brought from
Mecca. The name is derived from the Grand Mosque at
Mecca on which it is patterned. The hall measures 67
mt. by 54 Mt. and is 23 Mt. in height. Fifteen arches,
five on each of the three sides, support the roof. A
high wall to provide the Mehrab blocks the western side.
Each of the two octagonal columns on either side are
made out of a single piece of granite, It took about
8000 Masons and laborers and 77 years to complete. At
each end are two huge octagonal columns made out of
a single piece of granite each topped by an arched gallery
that is crowned by a dome.
Getting There :
Air : Hyderabad being the capital city is well connected
by air and has got its own airport.
Rail : Hyderabad has got its own railhead, which connects
it to all the major cities within the state as well
as in the country.
Road : Tourists can take city buses from any point of
the city. Rickshaw's and Taxi's are the other modes
of Transport to get to Charminar.
Timings : 8:00 am to 12:00 noon; 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Photography : Allowed
Entry fee : None
16 Km from Air port, old city.
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