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Beautiful Sunset at Golconda Fort in Hyderabad

Thứ Sáu, 22/03/2024, 22:55

PSNews - Located on the top of a 130 meter-high hill, Golconda Fort, which used to be the main capital of the Qutub Shahi Kings, contains ruins of palaces and mosques inside. At sunset, visitors from the top of Golconda Fort can overlook and contemplate the beauty of the Deccan plateau and the bustling city of Hyderabad.

Beautiful Sunset at Golconda Fort in Hyderabad -0 — Golconda Fort is located in the Western part of Hyderabad city, the capital and largest city of the Indian state of Telangana. It is undoubtedly one of the most magnificent fortress complex in India.

Beautiful Sunset at Golconda Fort in Hyderabad -1 — Built on an area of 4km2, Golconda has an impressive architecture, including 4 small fortresses surrounded by 11km of walls in total. This is a testament to Hyderabad's glorious history.

Beautiful Sunset at Golconda Fort in Hyderabad -2 — Hyderabad was originally made of mud on a hilltop in 1143. Later, it was reinforced between the 14th and 17th centuries by the Bahmani Sultans and then the ruling Qutub Shahi dynasty. The outermost enclosure of Golconda is called Fateh Darwaza or Victory Gate.

Beautiful Sunset at Golconda Fort in Hyderabad -3 — According to official records, thousands of African slaves were brought to Hyderabad to build this fort.

Beautiful Sunset at Golconda Fort in Hyderabad -4 — Currently, the fort contains ruins of palaces, mosques and so on.

Beautiful Sunset at Golconda Fort in Hyderabad -0 — Golconda is armed with cannons, four drawbridges, and has eight gates, function halls, ammunition stores and stables.

Beautiful Sunset at Golconda Fort in Hyderabad -1 — The fort was designed like a maze to prevent enemies from penetrating into the central area, where many secrets were kept.

Beautiful Sunset at Golconda Fort in Hyderabad -2 — The domes of the fort are very special. If one claps hands next to a dome entrance, it will make a resounding echo that can be heard one km away. It served as a warning system for the inhabitants of the fort.

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Beautiful Sunset at Golconda Fort in Hyderabad -4 — The area on the highest place of the fort was the king's residence.

Beautiful Sunset at Golconda Fort in Hyderabad -5 — Golconda is now a famous landmark in India.

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Beautiful Sunset at Golconda Fort in Hyderabad -7 — From the top of Golconda Fort, visitors can look over the beautiful plateau of Deccan and the bustling city of Hyderabad at sunset.

Beautiful Sunset at Golconda Fort in Hyderabad -8 — In the evening, Golconda Fort becomes lively with the light and sound show, featuring snippets from its regal past.

By Kim Khanh

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