Multiple choice Who built the Charminar? Muhammad Quli Qutb Shah Muhammad Bin Qasim Tipu Sultan Babar Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself A Correct answer Explanation Muhammad Quli Qutb Shah, the fifth ruler of the Qutb Shahi dynasty, built the Charminar in Hyderabad in 1591 to commemorate the end of a plague epidemic. It has since become the iconic symbol of Hyderabad.