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The Charminar of Hyderabad was built by:
Question

The Charminar of Hyderabad was built by:

A.

Allauddin Khilji

B.

Muhammad Quli Qutab Shah

C.

Asaf Jah

D.

Muhammad bin Tuglaq

Correct option is B

The correct answer is (b) Muhammad Quli Qutab Shah.

Explanation:

  • Mohammad Quli Qutub Shah, popularly known and recorded in history as Abul Muzaffar Mohammad Quli Qutub Shah, Sultan Mohammad Quli Qutub Shah, and Mohammad Quli Qutub Shah, was the fifth ruler of the Qutub Shahi dynasty of Golconda and the founder of the city of Hyderbad.
  • He was born in Golconda, Hyderabad. The legend goes that after one of his beloveds, Bhagmati, he founded a city called Bhag Nagar, which later became Hyderabad, once Bhagmati came to be re-named as Hyder Mahal.
  • He is said to have erected other monuments in the name of his other eleven beloveds, and he celebrated his romance with them in his poetry separately.
  • Charminar was built by Sultan Mohammed Quli Qutb Shah in 1591. It is said that this square shaped structure with four pillars and intricate carvings was built in honour of his wife, Bhagmati.

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