Hyderabad is situated on the banks of the Musi River. It was established in 1591 CE by Muhammad Quli Qutb Shah, fifth sultan of the Qutb Shahi dynasty of Golkonda. It remained under the rule of the Qutb Shahi dynasty until 1687, when Mughal emperor Aurangzeb conquered the region and the city became part of the Mughal empire. In 1724 Asif Jah I, a Mughal viceroy, declared his sovereignty and formed the Asif Jahi dynasty, also known as the Nizams of Hyderabad. The Nizams ruled the princely state of Hyderabad in a subsidiary alliance with the British Raj for more than two centuries. Hyderabad is a tourist destination and has many places of interest, including Chowmahalla Palace, Charminar and Golkonda fort. The Charminar, built in 1591 CE, is a monument and mosque located on the east bank of Musi river. The landmark has become a global icon of Hyderabad. The cancellation depicts famous Charminar.