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FAMOUS PLACES IN INDIA
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Karnataka
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Kerala
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Tamil Nadu
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Andhra Pradesh
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Detailed explanation-1: -Golconda Fort was the capital of the ancient kingdom of the medieval sultanate of the Qutb Shahi dynasty. It is located in the southern Indian state of Telangana.
Detailed explanation-2: -Golconda was the principal capital of the Qutub Shahi kings. The inner fort contains ruins of palaces, mosques and a hill top pavilion, which rises about 130 meters high and gives a bird’s eye view of other buildings. Golconda fort is undoubtedly one of most magnificent fortress complexes in India.
Detailed explanation-3: -Kakatiya dynasty built the Golconda fort to defend the western part of their kingdom. The fort was built on top of a granite hill. Rani Rudrama Devi and her successor Prataparudra strengthened the fort further. After this, Musunuri dynasty took over the fort by defeating Tughlaqi army.