The imploring Charminar
Apr 28, 2010
The beautiful iconic Charminar, a colossus in granite, lime, mortar and pulverised marble, built in 1591 by Sultan Mohammed Quli Qutab Shah of the Qutb Shahi dynasty is today threatened by vehicular and noise pollution. A photo essay on one of the wonders of Hyderabad. Photos: P.V. Sivakumar
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