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Hyderabad, the capital city of the state of Andhra Pradesh makes for an interesting as well as an exciting place of visit. It could be said here that after you have explored this city well, then you could make a trip to the Golconda City, which is situated to the west of the city of Hyderabad. It could also be said without the slightest hesitation that a trip to the Golconda City would prove to be an experience that you would cherish for the rest of your life.
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The chief attraction of the Golconda City, which was primarily known for its diamonds, is the Golconda Fort that includes in itself four forts. It could also be said in other words that this fort served as the base as far as the diamond trade is concerned and it is believed that the origin of the Kohinoor Diamond is this fort. The splendid architecture of this fort would just compel you to admire this fort and to appreciate the work of the architects who belonged to the Mughal period and it can also be descried as a splendid example of Mughal architecture.
The Fateh Darwaza, which is also adverted as the Victory Gate leads you to the fort and this gate has drawn the attention of the tourists primarily for its effects that are associated with acoustics. However, the striking feature of this fort is the light and sound show that helps the tourists to get acquainted with the rich history of the Golconda Fort.
The other place of visit at this city is tombs of the Qutub Shahi and the marvelous stonework of the tombs speaks volumes about the architects of the early period.
Have a great visit to Golconda Fort.
The site placesinindia.com offers a detailed account on Golconda Fort.
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