Char Kaman

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Charkaman

Charkaman is a historical structure in Hyderabad, India.[1] It is located near Charminar.[2] After the completion of Charminar, at about 75m feet to its north, four lofty arches known as Charkaman was built in 1592. The Kaman which is one among the four such structures which are part of the Charminar. The other three are Machli Kaman, Kali Kaman and Sher-e-Batil-Ki-Kaman.[3] Charkaman is notified as a heritage structure by INTACH[4]


References

  1. ↑ "Char kaman in Old City faces monumental neglect - Times Of India". Times of India. 2011-07-10. Retrieved 2011-09-05. 
  2. ↑ "Andhra Pradesh / Hyderabad News : Charminar pedestrianisation a far cry?". Chennai, India: The Hindu. 2010-07-01. Retrieved 2011-09-05. 
  3. ↑ "Glory of the gates". Chennai, India: The Hindu. March 10, 2004. Retrieved 05-09-2011. 
  4. ↑ "HERITAGE - SITES". INTACH Hyderabad Chapter. Retrieved 2011-09-05. 

Coordinates: 17°21′44″N 78°28′29″E / 17.36222°N 78.47472°E / 17.36222; 78.47472

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