History Of Golconda Fort And Interesting Facts About It

Golconda Fort, also known as Golconda and Gollha Conda, is a fort and fortress built in the south of India. Golconda was the capital of the Medieval Sultanate of Qutab Shahi Empire (In 1518-1687), which is located 11 kilometers away from the south of Hyderabad. This fort built in Hyderabad, India's Telangana state is quite famous. His empire was also famous because he had given many prized things to the country like Kohinoor Diamond.


The Golconda Fort was built in the time of the Maratha Empire. The construction of this city and the fort stands at 120 meters (480) high above the granite hill and is surrounded by a huge panoramic hill. Pratap Rudra of Kakatiya had repaired him.

But later on the fort, Musunuri Nayak had captured the fort, defeating the Tugalki army in Warangal. This fort was built by King of Warangal during the 14th century. Later it went into the hands of the Bahamani Rajoos and started to call Muhmadabadnagar.

In 1512  this Qutb Shahi came under the authority of the King and remained his capital till the time of the foundation stone of present-day Hyderabad. Then Aurangzeb won it in 1687 . It is built on a hill of granite, which has eight doors and is surrounded by three miles long strong wall of stone.

The ruins of the palaces and mosques here tell their ancient pride the story of dignity. Musee river flows south of the fort. Almost half a mile from the fort is the granite stone tomb of Qutubshahi Rajo, which still exists in broken footsteps.

Golconda Fort - Golconda Fort was considered to be a famous market of diamonds until the 17th Century. This gives the world some of the best diamonds, which include Kohinoor. The fine details of its architecture and blurry gardens, which once were fitted with beautiful green lawns and beautiful fountains of water, take you back to the grandeur of that time.

Qutb Shahi Sultans ruled for nearly 62 years. But in 1590, the Qutb Shahi Sultanate shifted its capital to Hyderabad.

Golconda Fort 

Golconda fort is also included in the "list of monuments" of the Archaeological Treasure. Actually Golconda consists of 4 different kilos, which has 10 kilometer long outer wall, 8 entrances and 4 lift bridge. Along with this Golconda has many royal apartments and halls, temples, mosques, magazines, stables etc. There is also a Fateh Darwaja (it is also called the victorious gate) in its most not-to-be part, a precious iron fort is on the south-eastern side of this door. You can also experience acoustic intensity in the Fateh Door.

The main feature of the golconda's marble is. You can listen to the echo of the audience's applause, even on the Balasa Nisar Theater. It is said that these apples were used to tell the emergency situations in ancient times.

The entire Golconda Complex is spread over 11 kilometers of giant area. In Golconda Parsar, we can see the beautiful scenes of ancient Indian blacks, crafts and architecture, here is the ancient theater, entrance and spacious halls from Bahote. Golconda is divided into four different kilos. Even in Golconda, you will see a 400-year-old royal garden.

Bala Hissar Gate is the main entrance gate of Golconda, which is in the east direction. The artwork is done on the edges of the door closely. At the same time there is a special type of lock and circular blade on the door. The peacock peacock made over the door has been made. A special type of lock is worn on the lower granite part of the door. The shape of peacock and lion is made on the basis of mixed artifacts of Hindu-Muslim.

Toli Mosque is in the caravan, which is 2 kilometers away from Golconda Fort. It was constructed in 1671 by Mir Musa Khan Mahaldar, who was the royal artist of Abdullah Qutab Shah. There are five curves in the mosque, in which the lotus is made in each round of a circular medal. The middle curve is the largest and most decorated. From inside the mosque is divided into two parts.

The big wall is in front of the entrance of the fort. This wall prevents the state from attacking soldiers and elephants.

Golconda fort is famous for the wondrous acoustic system. The topmost part of the fort is "Bala Hisar", which is several kilometers away from the fort. Simultaneously, the water system of the fort is the main center of the "Rehman" attraction.

It is said that there is a secret path between "Darbar Hall" and the palace. There is also the tomb of Qutb Shahi Rajo in the fort. This grave remains on the basis of Islamic traditions and artifacts and is situated in the northern direction 1 kilometer away from the outer wall of Golconda. Outside the kilo is beautiful and beautiful garden-garden. It is said that there is also a secret door to go to Charminar.

Golconda Fort is the main center of the two theater attractions, made on the outskirts of Golconda Fort. This theater is built on rocks. There is also a "black temple" in the fort. You can see it from the King's court, which is on the height of the Golconda Fort.

There are many more buildings inside the Golconda fort.

Habshi Kamans, Ashlah Khan, Taramati Masjid, Ramdas Bandibhana, Camel Stable, Kiltv, Shamshana Bath, Nagina Bagh, Ramasa Kotha, Darbar Hall, Amber Food etc.

This fantastic fort has a wonderful water supply system. But mournfully it is saying that now the beauty of the fort is getting diminished.

The huge entrances of the fortress are decorated with a kilo of iron. This Nukulo Fort protects Golconda from the invasion of elephants. Golconda fort has been protected from a huge 11-km long wall. This wall was built with a view to protecting the fort.

New Fort

The new fort is an extended form of the Golconda Fort. This fort was built when the people started coming there and there was also an elephant-shaped tree which was called the zoo of the Hatiya. The new mosque is also included in the battlefield. The local government later made plans to convert this place into a golf club.

Qutub Shahi Tomb
The tomb of Qutab Shahi Sultan is located 1 kilometer away from the north side of the outer wall of Golconda fort. This grave is made of beautiful and handsome stones and a beautiful green garden of the grave has also been built. People have come to see this grave for years.

Golconda Fort Interesting Facts

1. The 425-year-old tree is still there 

An African baobab tree, which was also called the zoo of the local people, this tree comes in a new fort. This chandelier is 425 years old. It is said that Arabian merchants gifted it to Sultan Muhammad Quli Qutb Shah.

2. Actually it was a brick fort which was expanded later 

If the Golconda fort was actually seen in the 13th century, Kakatiya ruler had done it. Earlier it was only a fort of brick and later it was expanded.

3. World famous diamond 

Darya-e-Noor, Noor-ul-Anne Diamond, Kohinoor, Asha Diamond and Regent Diamond were just before the Sultan of Golconda before leaving India.

4. The ancient madman had saved the city 

It was ancient times, a madman was in power, Fateh used to stay behind the door and protects him. When Aurangzeb was preparing to enter the fort, then he could never attack while being with this madman. Only an officer of the Mughal army asked him to leave that place, so that the Aurangzeb can be seen on the fort.

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