7 Hidden Secrets of The Golconda Fort
Golconda Fort, situated in Andhra Pradesh, houses a ruined a city within its periphery.
The most important builder of Golkonda was Ibrahim Quli Qutub Shah Wali. The 13th century Golkonda Fort was built by the Kakatiyas. The city and fortress are built on a granite hill that is 120 meters high and is surrounded by massive crenelated ramparts.
We bring to you some very interesting facts about the Golconda Fort.
1) : As per a legend, the fort was built by the ruler of Kakatiya dynasty after a shepherd boy came across the idol of a God on the site.
2) : Golconda Fort dates back to 1143, when it was built by a ruler of Hindu Kakatiya dynasty, which ruled the area at that time.
3) : Golconda Fort remained the capital of the Qutb Shahi dynasty until 1590, when the capital was shifted to Hyderabad.
4) : The granite hill on which the fort has been built is 120 meters (400 ft) high and stands surrounded by massive crenelated ramparts.
5) : Golconda Fort comprises of four distinct forts, with a 10 km long outer wall that has 87 semi circular bastions, eight gateways and four drawbridges.
6) : Darya-e Nur, Nur-Ul-Ain Diamond, Kohinoor, Hope Diamond and Regent Diamond are believed to have been excavated in the mines of Golconda.
7) : The fort also has a mosque - Toli Masjid, situated at Karvan, around 2 km away. It was built by Mir Musa Khan Mahaldar, in 1671.