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GOLCONDA FORT
About Golconda Fort
Golkonda fort is one of the most famous and the
biggest fortress in the Deccan plateau of India. Built on
a 400 ft. high hill with a circumference of 7 km of the
fort wall containing 8 gates and 87 bastions each 50-60
feet high. There is a ditch around the outer fortified
wall. All the bastions are mounted with heavy cannons,
rendering the fort one of the shongest of the medieval
forts of the Deccan. The fort has three lines of powerful
fortification walls one within the other. The first line
encloses the town, the second a double wall, runs around
the foot of the hill on which the citadel stands. The
third line within the second and further up the hill is
formed by connecting walls of masonry to the natural
boulders. An extension of the outer wall was made to
enclose a small area on the north-east of the town in
1,724 AD now known as Naya Qila.
The Architecture
The magnificent architecture of the Golconda fort is
manifest in its acoustic system, the structural grandeur
of the palaces and ingenious water supply system. The fort
was famous for its diamond trade and the 'Kohinoor'
diamond is said to have come from here. One is perplexed
to see the meticulous details of the architecture and the
fading gardens, which were once upon a time replete with
sprawling lawns and playing fountains.
Other Attractions near the Fort
Char Minar
A splendid piece of architecture standing in the heart of
the city built by Quli Qutub Shah, in 1591. This
magnificent monument is the unique symbol of Hyderabad
. Charminar is often called as "The Arc de triomphe of
the East". It is considered as the legendary masterpiece
of Qutub Shahi's.
Mecca Masjid
Mecca Masjid is one of the oldest and biggest mosques
of not only Anhdra Pradesh, but the whole of India. In the
year 1617, Mohammad Quli Qutub Shah started the
construction of the mosque, whereas it was completed by
the Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb in 1694. Situated near
Charminar, it was built under the supervision of various
rulers in the 17th century. It took around 77 laborious
years and workforce of 8,000 laborers to complete this
huge mosque.
Hussain Sagar Lake
The Hussain Sagar Lake
being situated at a distance of approximately 1.5
kilometers from the city of Hyderabad stands out amongst
the very limited number of man-made lakes in the country.
It is by virtue of the Hussain Sagar Lake that the
association between the cities of Hyderabad and
Secunderabad had been made feasible.The radiance of the
heavenly delectable locale of the Hussain Sagar Lake has
been augmented by the auspicious presence of a stone
representing Lord Buddha in the form of an obelisk or a
column which weighs an unbelievable 350 tonnes, standing
at a height of 16 meters and entirely made from granite.
The Sound and Light Show
The dazzling Sound and Light show at Golconda Fort
holds the audiance spellbound. Not only for those who are
interested in history but also for those who have come to
spend a quite evening, this show will definitely grab the
attention. This colorful spectacle is organised by
the AP Tourism Department. The show can be watched in
English, Hindi, and Telugu.
How to Reach Golconda Fort
By Air : Hyderabad can be reached by air, from all
the major cities of the country.
By Rail : Hyderabad is well connected by rail to
all parts of the country.
By Road : There is a regular bus service to
Hyderabad from many cities in southern, central and
southeastern parts of the country.
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