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Name of the Monument / Site |
GOLCONDA FORT |
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2.
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Locality |
Hyderabad,
Telangana |
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3.
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Geo- Coordinates LATITUDE LONGITUDE |
17°22'59.80"N 78°24'3.81"E |
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4.
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Approach |
Bus
Station – Hyderabad Railway
Station – Hyderabad/Kacheguda/Secunderabad Airport
– Hyderabad |
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Brief History |
Golconda, derived from Telugu words Golla
Konda (Shepherd's Hill) had played a major role in the polity of Medieval
Deccan. Originally it was under the control of Kakatiyas, then under
Bahamanis (1518 CE), Qutb Shahis (1518-1687), Mughals (1687-1707) and finally
Asifjahis (Nizams) held it. It has three lined fortification with a moat
around covering an area of 7 km and marked by 8 gates and 87 bastions mounted
with canons, rendering the fort one of the strongest in the Medieval Deccan.
The Citadel (Bala Hissar) is within an inner fortification. The important edifices here are the imposing
Aslah Khana (a three-storeyed armoury building), Nagina Bagh, Guard lines,
Akkanna-Madanna offices, Ramdas jail, Durbar Hall, ruins of Amber khana,
Baradari on the summit, an inner cordon wall and Ibrahim Mosque, Taramati
Mosque, Rani Mahal, Kilwat, Mortury bath. The water management systems are
provided to serve the water requirements of various Mahals within high walled
palaces, other apartments gardens and roof gardens. |
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6.
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TOURIST AMENTIES |
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a. |
Illumination |
Yes |
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b. |
Ramp |
Yes ( Some parts) |
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c. |
Wi-Fi |
Yes |
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d. |
Battery operated vehicle |
Yes (On request) |
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e |
Signage’s |
Yes |
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f |
Light & Sound Show |
Yes |
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g |
Toilets |
Yes (Two places) |
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h. |
Drinking Water |
Yes (Traditional) |
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i. |
Railings for visually impaired |
Yes (Some parts) |
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j. |
Cafeteria |
Yes |
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7.
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Contact Person |
O/o Senior
Conservation Assistant, Golconda Fort,
Hyderabad 040-23513984 |
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8.
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Online Ticketing |
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9.
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Entry Fee |
Indian Visitors – Rs. 15/- SAARC & BIMSTEC- Rs. 15/- International Visitors – Rs. 200/- |
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10.
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Visiting Hours |
9 am to 6.00 pm |
