What is special about Golconda fort?
Golconda is renowned for the diamonds found on the south-east at Kollur Mine near Kollur, Guntur district, Paritala and Atkur in Krishna district and cut in the city during the Kakatiya reign. At that time, India had the only known diamond mines in the world.
What is the importance of Golconda Fort with reference to sound?
Each building and fortification within the citadel was shaped and positioned to help transport sound, so that its guards and occupants could easily communicate in the event of an attack on the fort. The noise of a clap can reputedly travel more than 1km inside the citadel thanks to the input of Iranian architects.
Who built 7 tombs?
Just like the Paigah Tombs were built for the entire Paigah nobility, the Qutub Shahi Tombs were built and dedicated to the seven Qutub Shahi rulers and their families who ruled Golconda for nearly 170 years….Qutub Shahi Tombs.
| Location: | 2 kms from Golconda Fort |
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| Main Attractions: | Deccan Festival and the various tombs of royals. |
How many floors does Golconda fort have?
The construction of the fort was in such a way that it was self-sophisticated. It had thicker walls, many dumped water pipes made of clay and an awesome lawn along with attacking tankers. It had many steps which made the sisters to come to the conclusions that the fort had 2 floors.
How many gates has Golconda fort?
eight gates
Golconda Fort has eight gates out of which the main gate is Fateh Darwaza or the Victory Gate.
How is Golconda Fort related to sound?
The clapping portico in Golconda Fort is a series of arches on one side, each smaller than the preceding one. So a sound wave generated under the dome would get compression and then bounce back amplified enough to reach a considerable distance.
What is the acoustic system of Golconda Fort?
The system of acoustics in the Fort is something which attracts each and every visitor. The sound of clapping at the entrance can be heard at the ‘Bala Hissar’ which is the highest point and almost a kilometre away.