Golconda

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Golconda according to the web site of Andhra Pradesh Tourism Department, I quote :

"Golconda Fort was built on a hill in 1143 AD & was strengthened & enlarged between 14th & 17th centuries. It has a chequered history with all the trappings of intrigue & murders. It has palaces, mosques, a hilltop pavilion & magnificent tombs. The founder of the Qutb Shahi dynasty Sultan Quli was murdered at the behest of his son. The last of the Qutb Shahis, Abul Hassan was betrayed by his lieutenants, leading to the fall of the impregnable Golconda in the hands of the Moghals under Aurangzeb in 1687. The fort is famous for its acoustics & ingenious water supply & drainage system.

Located at a distance of 13 Kms from Hyderabad is a magnificent structure that reflects the genius of its builders with walled enclosures and palaces on the hillock. The fort was earlier constructed with mud and white cement, was later fortified by the Mogul rulers and well known for its acoustics, ingenious water supply and drainage system all over the world. "

Golconda has another fame to it's credit, The Kohinoor, the Diamond which is the crown jewel of British Monarchy was discovered in Golconda. Go ahead, Google it, you will get lots of interesting tidbits.

I visited Golconda, may be after 20-25 years or even more. It was a beautiful sight at first. Then my heart was thoroughly saddened to see the filth and destruction caused by the visitors to this magnificent and historically important monument.

In the evenings (starts at about 7.30 PM local time) there is a Sound and Light show arranged by the Tourism Department, which narrates the Saga of Golconda with Folk Songs, Gazhals and sound effects. Its worth attending every penny or cent which ever is your currency.

 

Here is the map of Golconda:

 

Here are the pictures from my recent trip to Golconda:

 

 

 

 

Now comes the ugly pictures. I want you to see and shame those people who indulge in these kind's of activities, destroying the environment and beauty.