Golconda, Hyderabad: Submitted To: Simran Ma'Am Submitted By: Diksha, Vikas
Golconda, Hyderabad: Submitted To: Simran Ma'Am Submitted By: Diksha, Vikas
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INTRODU
CTION
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BALAHISAR
DARWAZA
Balahisar Darwaza was
built according to Nawabi
style.
The gate is very magnificent
and was used to inform the
residents of the fort about
the danger.
This was done through
clapping which could be
heard to top of the fort.
There are statues of
mystical beasts and lions on
both sides of the gate. 8
MOSQUES
• Ibrahim Quli Qutb Shah
Mosque − was built by Ibrahim
the son of Quli Qutb Shah.
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TEMPL
ES
• Sri Jagdamba Mahakali Temple: is located on
top of the fort.
• It is believed that the temple was built around 900
years ago.
• The temple was built between the Ibrahim mosque
and emperor’s palace.
• The temple is very small in size but still many
devotees come to pray here.
• The Bonalu festival is especially celebrated here.
• It is believed that there was a tunnel under the
temple to escape to Charminar in case of attack or
invasion.
• Rama Temple: was built inside the jail. According
to a legend, Abul Hasan jailed Ramdas because
he misused the treasury so he was jailed. In the jail,
he drew the pictures of Rama, Lakshman and
Hanuman. 11
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Thank You
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