Ancient forts in India - Golconda Fort

Golconda fort is located 11 km south of Hyderabad. This fort built in Hyderabad in Telangana state of India is quite famous. The kingdom of there was also famous because they gave many valuable things to the country, such as the Kohinoor diamond. The Golconda fort is also included in the Archaeological Treasure's "List of Monuments". In fact, Golconda consists of 4 different kilos with a 10-kilometer long outer wall. 8 is the entrance and 4 is the lift bridge. Along with this, Golconda has many royal apartments and halls, temples, mosques, magazines, stables etc. Golconda Fort was built during the time of the Maratha Empire. The city and the fort are built 120 meters (480) in height from Granite Hill and are surrounded by huge bounds. It was repaired by Pratap Rudra of Kakatiya. But later Mussunuri Nayaka overcame the fort, defeating the Tughlaqi army at Warangal. This fort was built by the king of Warangal in the 14th century. Later it passed into the hands of