Beautiful Sunset at Golconda Fort in Hyderabad

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.

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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.
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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.
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Hyderabad was originally made of mud on a hilltop in 1143.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.
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According to official records, thousands of African slaves were brought to Hyderabad to build this fort.
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Currently, the fort contains ruins of palaces, mosques and so on.
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Golconda is armed with cannons, four drawbridges, and has eight gates, function halls, ammunition stores and stables.
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The fort was designed like a maze to prevent enemies from penetrating into the central area, where many secrets were kept.
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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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The area on the highest place of the fort was the king's residence.
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Golconda is now a famous landmark in India.
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From the top of Golconda Fort, visitors can look over the beautiful plateau of Deccan and the bustling city of Hyderabad at sunset.
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In the evening, Golconda Fort becomes lively with the light and sound show, featuring snippets from its regal past.
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