Monuments In India

Chand Minar

Location	Daulatabad, Maharashtra, India
Built in	1435
Built by	Ala-ud-din Bahmani
Architecture	Turkish style
Nearest Metro Station	No Metro Services
Open	All Days
Entry Fee	1) For Indians above 15 years: Rs. 5/- per head 2) For others above 15 years: US$ 2 or corresponding to Rs.100/- per head
Days Closed	None

Chand minar is situated at daultabad. It was constructed in pure Turkish style by Alauddin Bahmany in 1435. This is the fabulous example of Islamic creative skill. The 30 meter minerate is divided into four flours. There is a small mosque at its base along with 24 chambers. It is roofed with blue Persian tiles which makes it wonderful.

The important attractions of the tomb are studded gates, path passes bastions, a draw bridge and the beautiful chini mahal where the last king of golkunda was imprisoned for 13 years in 1687. On the mainstay of the fort there is a 6.6 m long iron cannon(quila shikan).

There is the flight of 100 steps stairs which guide to the baradari at the closing stage of the tunnel within the citadel. The baradari is said to be the palace of yadavi queen and afterward shah jahan. There is one more cannon at the apex .there is an inscription in Persian around the muzzle of the cannons as “creator of storms”. The city of Aurangabad is well linked with some other major places within and outside the state by air, rail, and road.

Architecture

The chand minar is a 30 mt high tower within the fort. This was supposed to be the symbol of victory of alauddin bahamani over the fort that he celebrated in the form of construction in 1435.the minerate has been divided into four storeys with carved motifs and glossy tiles. It was used as a prayer hall.

How to Reach

By Air

Auangabad is the nearest airport from daultabad situated at the distance of 10 KM . This is directly connected to Delhi, Mumbai, Udaipur and jaipur.

By Rail

there are two trains running between Mumbai to Aurangabad. The Devnagri express is an over night train and Tapovan express leaves Mumbai early morning for Aurangabad. Except this, Aurangabad is well connected to other cities of the country too.

By Road

The fort of daultabad is part of MTDC trip from Aurangabad to ellora. There is also facility of local bus and private taxis which runs between ellora and Aurangabad.

Nearby Places to Visit

Chini Mahal

The amazing chini mahal is situated slightly higher than the chand minar. This is the place where Aurangzeb the Mughal Emperor imprisoned Abdul Hasan Tanashah (the last king of Golconda) in 1687 for 13 years who remained here till death.

Jami Masjid

There is a mama masjid within the fort which was erected by Qutubuddin Mubarak (a khilji ruler) in 1318. The mosque has 106 pillars looted from Jain and Hindu temples. Now the mosque has been turned into the temple of Bharatmata, which causes dissatisfaction among the Muslims.

Elephant Tank

A huge stone-lined elephant tank is there in an area close by. Previously it was the main part of water supply system of the fort. The two gigantic terracotta pipes are there which is the resource of waterway from the hills falling into legendry vegetables and fruit gardens of Daultabad.

Weather and Best Time to Visit

A tropical type of monsoonal condition prevails all over the state of Maharashtra. It has the combination of hot, rainy and cold weather. The hill stations are also not to cold. Hail, frost and dew can also be fall according to the seasonal changes.

Summer: The temperature of the state remains between 220 C to 390 C during summer. March, April and may are the hottest months. Thunderstorms are very common in the month of April and may.

Rainy: Usually rainfall starts in the first week of June, July is the pour down month , and august has ample rainfall . September is the month of retreating of monsoon.

Winter: From November to February there is a pleasant weather with gentle breeze and clear sky but some times eastern part of Maharashtra receives a little rainfall. During this season the temperature remains between 120 C-340 C.

Best time to visit: one can visit the place any time throughout the year.

Accomodation

There are many good hotels in Aurangabad depending upon budget. Some of the hotels are hotel shrimaya, hotel atithi, MTDC holiday resort , lemon tree hotel and other luxury hotels adjacent to the chicalthana airport etc.

Timings and Tickets

Timings: From 09 hours to 17:30 Hrs or Sunset whichever is earlier.

Tickets:

• For Indians above 15 years: Rs. 5/- per head
• For others above 15 years: US$ 2 or corresponding to Rs.100/- per head

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