Golconda Fort

Golconda, also called  Golla konda ("shepherd's hill") is a fort in Hyderabad,Telangana. it's additionally a mandal of Hyderabad District. The region is understood for the mines that have made a number of the world's most far-famed gems,including the Koh-i-Noor diamond.

The Golconda fort was 1st engineered by Kakatiya as a part of their western defenses. it was in-built 945 CE-970 CE on the lines of the Kondapalli fort. town and defence square measured and engineered on a granite hill that's one hundred twenty meters (400 ft) high. The fort was remodeled and stremgthened by Pratapa Rudra of Kakatiya kinfolk. The fort finally fell into ruins once a encirclement and its fall to Mughal emperor Aurangazeb in 1687 AD. Over a amount of sixty two years the mud fort was distended by the primary 3 Qutb Shahi kings into a colossal fort of granite, extending around five klick in circumference. It remained the capital of the Qutb Shahi kinfolk till 1590 once the capital was shifted to Hyderabad. 

The Strong walls of Golconda Fort

Golkonda consists of 4 distinct forts with a ten klick long outer wall with eighty seven curvingbastions (some still mounted with cannons), eight gateways, and 4 drawbridges, with variety of royalflats & halls, temples, mosques, magazines, stables, etc. inside. The bottom of those is that the outer enclosure into that we have a tendency to enter by the "Fateh Darwaza" (Victory gate,therefore known as once Aurangzeb’s triumphant army marched in through this gate) adorned with big iron spikes close to the south-eastern corner. At Fateh Darwaza are often skilled an amazing acoustic result, characteristic of the engineering marvels at Golkonda. A hand clap at an exact purpose below the dome at the doorway may be detected clearly at the 'Bala Hisar' collapsible shelter, the best purpose virtually a kilometer away. This worked as a warning note to the royals just in case of Associate in nursing attack.

It is believed that there's a secret underground tunnel that leads from the "Durbar Hall" and ends in one amongst the palaces at the foot of Capitol Hill. The fort additionally contains the tombs of the Qutub Shahi kings. These tombs have Islamic design and square measure set regarding one klick north of the outer wall of Golkonda. they're encircled by stunning gardens and various finely instilled stones. it's additionally believed that there was a secret tunnel to Charminar.. The "Kala Mandir" is additionally set within the fort. It is often seen from the king's room (king's court) that was on high of the Golkonda Fort.


This majestic structure has stunning palaces and an explicit water system. Sadly, the distinctive design of the fort is currently losing its charm. The ventilation of the fort is totally fabulous having exotic styles. They were therefore richly designed that cool breeze might reach the interiors of the fort, providing a respite from the warmth of summer.

The Swimming Pool inside the fort (Now dried out)

Golconda Fort - First View

The Huge gates of the fort square measure adorned with massive pointed iron spikes. These spikes prevented Elephants from damaging the fort. This was in-built order to fortify the fort.

Golkonda fort is indeed a marvel of engineering, architecture and reflects beauty. The Fort’s design is in such a way that the enemies are unable to attack from anycorner of the fort without the knowledge of people inside. This wonderful piece of art is worth a visit which can give more knowledge regarding the times of monarchy in India.

Tourist Guides are available inside the fort who will explain each and every details of the fort. Local Buses and Cabs can access this place easily as it is one of the favourite tourist destination in Hyderabad.

A view of Hyderabad city from the fort

The renovated part of the fort