Golconda Fort, Hyderabad

Golconda Fort is situated at a distance of 11 km from the south of Hyderabad. The Golconda Fort was originally known as Manakal. This fort was built by the King of Warangal in the 14th century to protect his Kondapalli fort from the west. Golconda Fort was built on a granite hill. This fort was famous for the diamonds and jewels found in the Qutbshahi kingdom.

The fort is built on a granite hill with eight gates and is surrounded by a three-mile-long strong stone wall. The Golconda complex is spread over a vast area of 11 km. The fort is divided into four forts, each containing apartments, places of worship, halls, etc.

1. There is a 425 year old African Baobab tree in this fort. Which the local people also call by the name of Hatiya tree. This tree was given by Arab traders as a gift to Sultan Muhammad Quli Qutb Shah.
2. Before leaving India, the Sultan of Golconda had Dariya-i-Noor, Noor-ul-Ain Diamond, Kohinoor, Asha's Diamond and the Regent's Diamond in this fort.
3. Shri Jagadamba Mahakali Temple was built on the top of the fort.
   King Ibrahim Quli Qutb Shah was very famous among Hindus, Hindus also called him by the name of Malkabhiram.
4. There is a wonderful system of water in this wondrous fort. But the sad thing is that now the beauty of the fort is decreasing.
   

📅 Last update: 2024-06-15 || ✍ Author: Sandhya Chauhan

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