Golcunda or Golla KundaGolkonda, also known as Golla konda (shepherd's hill) a ruined city of Southern India and capital of ancient Kingdom of Golkonda (c.1518–1687), is situated 11 km west of Hyderabad. It is also a mandal of Hyderabad District. The region is universally famous for the mines that have produced the world's most famous and coveted gems, including The Hope Diamond, Idol's Eye, The Koh-i-Noor and Darya-i-Noor.
The most important builder of Golconda was Ibrahim Quli Qutub Shah Wali, the fourth Qutub king of the Qutub Shahi Dynasty. Ibrahim was following in the spirit of his ancestors, the Qutub Shahi kings, a great family of builders who had ruled the kingdom of Golconda With the announcement of independent Telegana State, it is to be seen as what would be the fate of Hyderabad City, to be shared between AP and Telegana or made independent capital of any of the new cities.
Lovely pictures. Reminded of my trip there around a year back. I think the decision on Hyderabad is already out. It will be the capital of Telangana though both will share it for 10 years.
Golcunda or Golla KundaGolkonda, also known as Golla konda (shepherd's hill) a ruined city of Southern India and capital of ancient Kingdom of Golkonda (c.1518–1687), is situated 11 km west of Hyderabad. It is also a mandal of Hyderabad District. The region is universally famous for the mines that have produced the world's most famous and coveted gems, including The Hope Diamond, Idol's Eye, The Koh-i-Noor and Darya-i-Noor.
ReplyDeleteThe most important builder of Golconda was Ibrahim Quli Qutub Shah Wali, the fourth Qutub king of the Qutub Shahi Dynasty. Ibrahim was following in the spirit of his ancestors, the Qutub Shahi kings, a great family of builders who had ruled the kingdom of Golconda
With the announcement of independent Telegana State, it is to be seen as what would be the fate of Hyderabad City, to be shared between AP and Telegana or made independent capital of any of the new cities.
Lovely pictures. Reminded of my trip there around a year back. I think the decision on Hyderabad is already out. It will be the capital of Telangana though both will share it for 10 years.
ReplyDeleteThanks Ramakant.Pictures taken by you are out of the world.They are too good to be commented upon by any lay photographer.
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