Char Kaman

Char Kaman (meaning four gates) are four historical structures 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 were built in 1592.[3]

Char Kaman seen from Charminar

The names of the four arches are Charminar Kaman, Machli Kaman, Kali Kaman and Sher-e-Batil-Ki-Kaman.[4]

Charkaman is notified as a heritage structure by INTACH[5]

References

  1. Henry, Nikhila (10 July 2011). "Char kaman in Old City faces monumental neglect - Times Of India". Times of India. Retrieved 5 September 2011.
  2. "Andhra Pradesh / Hyderabad News : Charminar pedestrianisation a far cry?". Chennai, India: The Hindu. 1 July 2010. Retrieved 5 September 2011.
  3. Bilgrami, Syed Ali Asgar (1992). Landmarks of the Deccan: A Comprehensive Guide to the Archaeological Remains of the City and Suburbs of Hyderabad. Asian Educational Services. ISBN 9788120605435.
  4. "Glory of the gates". Chennai, India: The Hindu. 10 March 2004. Retrieved 05-09-2011. Check date values in: |access-date= (help)
  5. "HERITAGE - SITES". INTACH Hyderabad Chapter. Archived from the original on 6 October 2011. Retrieved 5 September 2011.

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