Charminar historic monument is located at the heart of Hyderabad west-central Telangana state, south-central India. The city, which is the capital of both Telangana and Andhra Pradesh states, was also the capital of the historic princely state of Hyderabad.

The monument was built in 1591 by Mohammad Quli qutub shah, the fifth king of the Qutb Shahi dynasty, reportedly as the first building in Hyderabad, his new capital. Over the years, it has become a signature monument and an iconic symbol of the city’s heritage.