Located on the outskirts of Hyderabad, the ruins of Golconda Fort are a popular day trip from the city. The fort originated as a mud fort in the 13th century, when it was founded by the Kakatiya Kings of Waranga. However, its heyday was during the reign of the Qutub Shahi dynasty, from 1518 to 1687.
Later, during the 17th century, Golconda Fort rose to prominence for its diamond market. Some of the world's most priceless diamonds were found in the area.
The fort's ruins consist of numerous gateways, drawbridges, temples, mosques, royal apartments and halls, and stables. Some of its bastions are still mounted with canons. What's particularly interesting about the fort though, is its architecture and special acoustic design. If you stand at a certain point under the dome at Fateh Darwaza (Victory Gate) and clap, it can be clearly heard more than a kilometer away at Bala Hissar Gate, the fort's main entrance. Apparently, this was used to warn the royal occupants of attack. | milesnsmilesholidays
An evening sound and lights show narrates the story of the fort.
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