Thread - Charminar Pictoral. 1/ Today 31st of October 2022 , marks the 444th construction anniversary of #Charminar
i.e. on 1st of Moharrum 1000 Hijri AH (islamic calender) corresponding to 1591 AD, it was constructed by Mohammed Quli Qutub Shah. #Hyderabad#India
2/ Rare photograph of #Charminar by Martin Hurlimann, a Swiss publisher. #Hyderabad
5/ South side view of #Charminar#Hyderabad.
North & South roads of Charminar were known as "Principle street"
We can see the entrance arch of Mecca Masjid on left of photograph.
6/ North side view of #Charminar #Hyderabad
North and South roads were known as " Principal Street "
In this picture , we can see Charminar & equally iconic Mecca Masjid in one frame.
7/ View of Charminar shot from 'Afzal Mahal' one of the conglomeration of 'Chowmahalla Palace' which was seat Asaf Jah rulers.
Mecca Masjid & Charminar in one frame.
8/ South side street view of #Charminar#Hyderabad.
Notice the old bazaar which was once and still a busy business area.
9/ Rare 1936 photograph of #Charminar lit up during silver jubilee celebrations,25 years of rule of 7th Nizam Mir Osman Ali Khan Bahadur.
10/ Photograph of #Charminar showing the Eid prayers being performed,when the large crowd over flowed from Mecca Masjid.
11/ Photograph showing the 'Gulzar House' a salient feature of persian architecture concept, we can see one of 'Char kaman' and #Charminar in the back drop.
12/ View of #Charminar from the boundry of Mecca Masjid.
13/ Part of 1874 rare map of Pharaoh & Company, Madras ,showing the location of #Charminar in its epicentre with the roads in four direction radiating from it.
14/ A rare photograph of #Charminar clicked during the funeral procession of 7th Nizam Mir Osman Ali Khan Bahadur,who expired on 24th February 1967.
PC - Fazal Khan Saheb.
15/ Beautiful sketch of #Charminar in backdrop of street bazaar by an artist.
Charminar has always been a delightful subject to sketch,paint & photograph by artists & photographers. #Hyderabad
16/ Another beautiful painting of #Charminar by a European artist , extract of a old book.
17/ 7th Nizam's Convoy passing the #Charminar after operation polo,
photograph shot by Jack Birns of Life Magazine.
18/ A beautiful airal view of #Charminar shot in 1940's
19/ #Charminar witnessed many epidemics , this photograph was shot during Covid lockdown in the year 2020.
20/ #Charminar photographed during
Ramadan nights in #Hyderabad.
Beautifully lit up,busy street with vendors and shoppers.
#Hyderabad is buzzing daily with news of demolition of buildings which were constructed in FTL (full tank level) of lakes & their catchments areas.
A thread of series of old paintings by european artist who had painted Hyderabad's historic lakes in 1879
@Comm_HYDRAA
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'Hussain Sagar' lake by artist
T. Schmibtina year 1879.
It's a historic lake constructed in the year 1562 during the rule of Ibrahim Quli Qutub Shah.
@revanth_anumula sir
3. In backdrop the hillock on left is kaala pahad,presently Birla mandir is there,bottom right of hill the structures are Saifabad palace,got demolished & secratariat got constructed there,extreme right minarets is Khairtabad mosque,tree in middle is where Indian flag is.
Sharing my compilation of rare photographs with captions of some of Hyderabad's rich architectural heritage consisting of palaces , mansions and civic buildings.
Sadly most of these structures are now demolished.
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Osmania general hospital is under threat of demolition , it holds a beautiful position in the skyline on banks of river Musi.
Should be preserved with other historic buildings as a concept for proposed -
'Musi river beautification project' 2.
#MerryChristmas Everyone , on this festive occasion, a thread on one of the most beautiful and well preserved "All Saints church"
Constructed in the year 1860 to serve the people of Secunderabad.
" A perfect example of Gothic architecture "
📷 Myself in year 2018 #Hyderabad 1/
2/ Extremely beautiful 162 years old 'All Saints Church ' constructed in the year 1860 at Trimulgherry entrenchment within the british army cantonment of Secunderabad.
It is said to be the first permanent construction in cantonment.
"Vintage post card of this church" @HiHyderabad
3/ Rare photograph taken in late 1800's by Raja Deen Dayal showing the view of Trimulgherry entrenchment probably it was photographed from the top of 'Bell fry' tower of All Saints Church as 'battlement' design of lower roof is visible at the bottom left of photo.
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In remembrance of this tragic day,the 28th September of 1908 occurrence of devastating Musi floods in #Hyderabad.
To understand, this is a 1914 map showing the river Musi & the bridges crossing over it , river Esi , adjoining localities on banks water bodies , etc.
2/ The river 'Musi' passed through the walled city of Hyderabad. On the midnight 27th - 28th September 1908 , due cloud burst & cyclonic flood of unusual intensity passed through the middle of city,by 2am the flood water reached the height of 'Purana Pul'
Photo of Purana pul.
3/ There were 4 bridges over the river Musi which connected the old city 1. Purana pul 2. Mussallam Jung bridge 3. Afzal Gunj bridge 4. Chaderghat bridge.
A quick trip to 'Tadoba Tiger Reserve Forest' was treat to eyes and mind.
Rare sighting of Indian Buffalo (Gaur) herd with calves at #Tadoba#TigerReserveForest @smileysnaps 1/n
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This highly ornamented & decorated canon,labelled as 'Dutch Canon' is displayed at 'Centenary Heritage Museum', Hyderabad,having seen many canons here,with persian inscriptions,this canon is way apart,hence led me do a bit of research on it. #Hyderabad@tsdamindia
2/7 Features of this Canon -
Casabel: decorative leaf ornamentation.
1st reinforce: Coat of arms and inscriptions.
2nd reinforce: Two decorative handles for lifting.
Trunnion: Pivot to fit on carriage.
Chase: Plain with two serpents.
Muzzle: Beautiful ornamented decoration.