GOLCONDA FORT

GOLCONDA FORT

Fort Golconda is one of the most wonderful monuments, located 11 km. From Hyderabad, the capital of Andhra Pradesh. The name of Golconda originates from the words of telgu "Golla" and "Konda" meaning "hill of shepard". One of the most important features of this fort is that the sounds of applauded hands at the front door can be clearly heard at the top of the hill.

History of the fortress of Golconda:

The fortress of Golconda of century XIII was constructed by the kings of Kakatiya. The existing structure was later built by Qutub Shahi Kings in a massive fort with eight-door granite walls and 87 bastions extended to 7 kms, in circumference over a span of 62 years. Golconda Force, popularly known in Telgu as "Golla Konda", which means "Shepherd's Hill", has an exotic story behind it. In 1143, on the rocky hill known as "Mangalavaram", a shepherd encountered an image and was transmitted to the king Kakatiya, who ruled at that time. The 10 km long road from Golconda to Hyderabad outside was a fantastic market selling jewelery, diamonds, pearls and other gems, popular all over the world.

Attractions within the fort:

One of the most interesting aspects of Golconda Fort is its acoustics system. The sounds of applauded hands at the entrance door are clearly heard in "Bala Hissar", the highest point, a kilometer away, palaces, factories, water supply system and the famous "Rahban" , Which was used during the last capture of Golconda by Aurangazeb, to whom the fort finally fell.

Taramathi Gana and Premathi Nritya Mandir:

You can see two separate pavilions outside the Golconda fort, built on a rocky ledge the Taramathi Gana Mandir and the Prematí Nritya Mandir, the two legendary sisters Taramathi and Premamathi resided. Both gave their performance on a circular dais over a two-story structure, the Kala Mandir, which was visible from the king durbar (king's court) at the top of Golconda's fortress.