History & Haunting of: Golkonda Fort, Hyderabad District, Southern India Many people who ventured into the ruins have come back with terrifying stories about the place. It is said that the fortress is haunted. The most popular ghost is Taramati who usually is spotted dancing in her former stage, the royal courtroom. Some visitors were caught off guard by the owner-less shadows gliding here and there. There are reports of old pictures being turned upside down and objects hurled against the walls. The most susceptible spectators of such paranormal activities are those who stay back, past the deadline (6 pm). Many film crews who happened to be present there at late hours heard disturbing noises and witnessed most terrifying supernatural activities. musetheplace/ The Golconda fort was first built by Kakatiya as part of their western defenses. It was built in 945 CE-970 CEon the lines of the Kondapalli fort. The city and fortress are built on a granite hill and is surrounded by massive crenelated ramparts. The fort was rebuilt and strengthened by Pratapa Rudra of Kakatiya dynasty. The fort was further strengthened by Musunuri Nayaks who overthrew the Tughlak army occupying Warangal. The fort was ceded by the Musunuri chief, Kapaya Nayaka to the Bahmanis as part of the treaty in 1364 AD. The fort became the capital of a major province in the Sultanate and after its collapse the capital of the Qutb Shahi kings. The fort finally fell into ruins after a siege and its fall to Mughal emperor Aurangazeb in 1687 AD. After the collapse of the Bahmani Sultanat, Golkonda rose to prominence as the seat of the Qutb Shahi dynasty around 1507. Over a period of 62 years the mud fort was expanded by the first three Qutb Shahi kings into a massive fort of granite, extending around 5 km in circumference. It remained the capital of the Qutb Shahi dynasty until 1590 when the capital was shifted to Hyderabad. The Qutb Shahis expanded the fort, whose 7 km outer wall enclosed the city. The state became a focal point for Shia Islam in India, for instance, in the 17th century, Bahraini clerics, Sheikh Ja`far bin Kamal al-Din and Sheikh Salih Al-Karzakani both emigrated to Golkonda. But history books dont tell you about the spirits of thieves that are said to live in the trees, the weird shadows seen gliding around the buildings, and the sounds of people crying out in pain. It is said that the spirit of Taramati, a courtesan turned queen, is often spotted here. Visitors aren’t allowed to linger after dark. It is believed that there is a secret underground tunnel that leads from the Durbar Hall and ends in one of the palaces at the foot of the hill. The fort also contains the tombs of the Qutub Shahi kings. These tombs have Islamic architecture and are located about 1 km north of the outer wall of Golkonda. They are encircled by beautiful gardens and numerous exquisitely carved stones. It is also believed that there was a secret tunnel to Charminar Naya Qila is an extension of Golkonda fort. The ramparts of the new fort start after the residential area with many towers and the Haathiyaan Ka Jhaad - an ancient baobab tree with an enormous girth. It also includes a war mosque. The local government plans to convert the area into a golf club. The tombs of the Qutb Shahi sultans lie about one kilometer north of Golkondas outer wall. These structures are made of beautifully carved stonework, and surrounded by landscaped gardens. They are open to public and receive many visitors. en.wikipedia.org/ https://hauntedstories141. Photo 1 by Sandeepsea.wikipedia.org Photo 2 by hyderabadadvisor- Photo 3 by by awslee trekearth- Photo 4 by hyderabadtourstravels- Photo 5 by Sanyam Bahga wikipedia.org photo 6 by Siroos777~The Golkonda Fort used to have a vault where once the famous Kohinoor and Hope diamonds were stored along with other diamondsThe Daria-i-Noor (Persian: دریای نور which means Sea of light in Persian; (also spelled Darya-ye Noor) is one of the largest cut diamonds in the world, weighing an estimated 182 carats Photo 7 by Sanyam Bahga wikipedia.org Staircase leading to the top of the Fort Photo 8 by Nmkuttiady wikipedia.org View of the Golconda fort and walls from Shah Hatim Talab, MD Lanes, Tolichowki, Hyderabad
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