HUMAN SETTLEMENTS

GOLCONDA FORT

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 INTRODUCTION

Situated in the Western part of the beautiful city

of Hyderabad at a distance of approximately 9

km from Hussain Sagar Lake, Golconda Fort is

one of the region's best-preserved monuments.

The construction of this fort was completed in

the 1600s and it is reputed for being the area

where once, the mighty Koh-I-Noor diamond was

stored. It is said that if you clap your hands at

the bottom of the fort, the echoes of it can be

heard right to the top! The architecture, the

legends, the history, and the mystery of

Golconda Fort add to its allure and make it one

of the must-visit places in Hyderabad.

HISTORY

The history of Golconda Fort goes back to early 13th century, when it was ruled by

the Kakatiya’s followed by Qutub Shahi kings, who ruled the region in 16th and 17th

century.

It was originally a mud fort under the reign of Rajah of Warangal. Later it was fortified

between 14th and 17th centuries by the Bahmani Sultans and then the ruling Qutub Shahi

dynasty

It was initially called Shepherd’s Hill, meaning Golla Konda in Telugu while according

to legend, on this rocky hill a shepherd boy had come across an idol and the

information was conveyed to the ruling Kakatiya king at that time. The king

constructed a mud fort around this holy spot .


LIGHT AND SOUND SHOW
Sprawling fort complex &
amphitheater featuring a
laser light display & voice of
a Bollywood star taking us
back into history.
ACTIVITIES AT THE FORT
FLAG HOISTING ON INDEPENDENCE DAY RELIGIOUS FESTIVITIES
(BONALU)
The state government holds
The annual bonalu festival
the Independence Day
commences at the jagadamba
celebrations at the historic
temple atop the golconda fort
Golconda Fort .
 RESTORATION

At golconda fort , history is being rebuilt brick

by brick and layer by layer.

restoration work has been completed at the

naubat khana , the faded appearance has

been replaced with new look.

walls around the fort have been filled with

lime mortar to make them stronger

workers have placed granite and marble at

places where they can be put again

only materials like surkhi , molasses bale juice

and lime which can stay intact for 400 years

are being used.