history of golconda fort

 

The Golconda Fort is a historic fortress located in the western part of the Indian state of Telangana. It was built in the 16th century by the Qutb Shahi dynasty and was known for its diamond mines. The fort was an important center of diamond trade and was also renowned for its architectural splendor and acoustics. The fort was later conquered by the Mughals in the 17th century, and later by the Asaf Jahi dynasty in the 18th century. The fort was eventually abandoned in the 19th century, and is now a popular tourist destination.