Char Kaman

Char Kaman seen from Charminar

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]

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 (2011-07-10). "Char kaman in Old City faces monumental neglect - Times Of India". Times of India. 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. ↑ 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: |accessdate= (help)
  5. ↑ "HERITAGE - SITES". INTACH Hyderabad Chapter. Archived from the original on 6 October 2011. Retrieved 5 September 2011.

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

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