Chand Minar

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Chand Minar is a towering 15th-century victory minaret in Daulatabad, Maharashtra, renowned for its striking Persian-influenced architecture and historical significance in the Deccan region.

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Chand Minar canonical 2

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Predicate Object
instanceOf historical monument
minaret
victory tower
architecturalStyle Indo-Islamic
Persian
builtFor commemoration of military victories in the Deccan
builtInPeriod Bahmani Sultanate
category Islamic architecture in India
Monuments and memorials in Maharashtra
Towers in India
city Daulatabad
linked to: Daulatabad Fort
constructionCentury 15th century
country India
culturalSignificance important landmark of Daulatabad Fort
notable monument of the Deccan region
era late medieval India
hasFeature arched niches
chhatri at the top
cylindrical shaft
inscriptions
multiple balconies
spiral staircase
stucco decoration
heightApprox about 30 metres
heritage Medieval Deccan architecture
locatedIn Daulatabad
linked to: Aurangabad

Daulatabad Fort
India
Maharashtra
material lime plaster
red sandstone
near Daulatabad fortifications
linked to: Daulatabad Fort

Daulatabad hill-fort
linked to: Daulatabad Fort
notableFor Persian-influenced design
dominant vertical silhouette in Daulatabad Fort
striking red exterior
partOf Daulatabad Fort complex
linked to: Devagiri Fort
purpose symbol of political power
victory commemoration
region Deccan
linked to: Deccan Plateau
religiousAssociation Islam
state Maharashtra
tourism popular tourist attraction in Maharashtra

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Daulatabad Fort hasStructure Chand Minar
Devagiri Fort hasPart Chand Minar