Char Kaman, Four monumental arches in Old City, Hyderabad, India
The Char Kaman consists of four grand arches reaching fifty feet in height, arranged equidistantly around the central Gulzar Houz fountain in Hyderabad.
Sultan Muhammad Quli commissioned the construction of these four gates in 1592, marking the establishment of Hyderabad as the new capital after Golconda.
The northern arch, Machili Kaman, displays a large fish sculpture made from bamboo and paper during lunar new year celebrations in Hyderabad.
The four arches connect to different directions of the city, with the central area known as Jilau Khana serving as the main gathering space.
The architectural design of Char Kaman mirrors the structure of the Registan complex in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, demonstrating Indo-Islamic influences.
Location: Hyderabad
Inception: 1592
GPS coordinates: 17.36222,78.47472
Latest update: March 3, 2025 21:22
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