Golconda Fort, Hyderabad

Posted on November 23, 2007
Filed Under India

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Golconda is situated west of Hyderabad, and was the capital of ancient Hyderabad state (c. 1364–1512). It was later one of the five Muslim kingdoms of the Deccan known as Deccan Sultanates until its capture by the Mughal Aurangzeb’s forces in 1687. Aurangzeb besieged the fort for nine long months. Had it not been for the treachery of an official who opened a side gate, Golconda would have held out longer. Its stones breathe eternal defiance.

You can see some wonderful panoramic views of the fort at 7 Wonders of Hyderabad. If you visit Hyderabad, make it a point to take half a day off your schedule to visit this fort. Its worth it. Some photographs that I took during my visit to this fort is available at Flickr. One photograph is shown below: