Charminar
📍 Charminar is a monument and mosque located in Hyderabad, Telangana, India. Constructed in 1591 CE by the fifth ruler of the Qutb Shahi dynasty, Sultan Muhammad Quli Qutb Shah , the landmark has become a global icon of Hyderabad, listed among the most recognized structures of India.
🕌 Built 1591 CE 🏛️ 4 grand arches 🗼 56m (184 ft) minarets 📏 20m each side 🪜 149 steps ⏰ Clock added 1889 The Icon of Hyderabad: The Charminar is situated on the east bank of the Musi River. To t…
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Taramati Baradari
📍 Taramati Baradari is a historical sarai (caravanserai) located in Ibrahim Bagh , a Persian-style garden built during the reign of Ibrahim Quli Qutub Shah , the second Sultan of Golconda. Situated on the banks of the historic Musi River, this region now falls within the city limits of Hyderabad, Telangana.
🎭 12 doorways 🌬️ Cross-ventilation design 🏨 Haritha Resort 🎪 1600-seat auditorium 🎵 Acoustic legend 💃 Taramati & Premamati The Historical Sarai: Taramati Baradari was…
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Qutb Shahi Heritage Park
Qutb Shahi Heritage Park is located in Ibrahim Bagh, spread over 106 acres adjacent to the famous Golconda Fort in Hyderabad, Telangana. It is one of the largest necropolises in the world, housing the tombs of the rulers of the Quli Qutb Shahi dynasty (1518-1687) .
🕌 80 monuments ⚰️ 40 mausoleums 🕌 23 mosques 💧 7 baolis (step-wells) 🏆 UNESCO award 2022 📅 130-year span (1543-1672) The Royal Necropolis: There are a total of 80 monuments within the heritage park, including 40 mausoleums of r…
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Bhuvanagiri or Bhongir Fort
The Monolithic Sentinel of Telangana – Tribhuvanagiri
📍 Bhuvanagiri Fort (historically recorded as Tribhuvanagiri ) is located in the Yadadri Bhuvanagiri District of Telangana. Crowning a massive, seamless egg-shaped monolith at an elevation of 609 meters , it dominates the landscape 48 km east of Hyderabad along the ancient highway to the eastern coast.
🏔️ 609m elevation 🥚 Egg-shaped monolith 📜 11th century formalized 🔐 Royal prison 🚂 Own railway station The Monolithic Senti…
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Padmakshi Temple
🌸 Padmakshi Temple The Ancient Hilltop Shrine of 'Amma' in Hanamkonda
📍 Padmakshi Temple is dedicated to Goddess Padmakshi, who is fondly referred as 'Amma' or 'Mother' . She is the consort of Lord Shiva. The shrine is located atop a Gutta (hill) in Hanamkonda, near Warangal, Telangana.
🌸 Goddess Padmakshi 'Amma' 🏛️ Built 12th century (Kakatiya) 🕉️ Converted from Jain temple 🗿 Unique quadrangular pillar 🌺 Batukamma festival venue The Sacred Sh…
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Bhadrakali Temple
📍 Bhadrakali Temple is a significant Devi temple located on a hilltop between the twin cities of Hanamkonda and Warangal in Telangana. The temple is held in high esteem by devotees of Goddess Bhadrakali, popularly called the 'Grant Mother Goddess' .
🔱 8-handed Goddess 💎 Kohinoor diamond connection 🏛️ Built 625 AD by Pulakesi II 💧 2.5 km radius lake 🪨 Ekanda Shila (single stone) The Sacred Deity: A remarkable feature of the temple is the square-shaped stone image of …
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Golconda Fort
📍 Golconda Fort , located in the western part of Hyderabad city, is one of the most magnificent and historically significant fortress complexes in India. Situated approximately 9 km from Hussain Sagar Lake, the outer fort occupies an area of three square kilometers with a circumference of 4.8 kilometers .
🗿 Originally called Mankal (1143 CE) 🐑 Golla Konda “Shepherd’s Hill” 🔊 Acoustic marvel – Fateh Darwaza 💎 Kohinoor & global diamond trade Early History: The fort was ori…
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