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Golconda Fort is also Known as Shepherd’s Hill or Golla Konda. It was the capital of the ancient kingdom of Golconda. It is situated 11 km west of Hyderabad. Originally, it was a mud fort. But later it was reconstructed in stone. Since then it has had a variety of additions by the various rulers of the area. The fort is built on a granite hill at a height of around 120 meters and is bordered by thick walls. They acted as a shield against all the attacks from the enemies.

The Qutb Shahi Dynasty of Golkonda Kingdom was one the Sultanates formed after the breakup of the Bahmani Kingdom. It was established by Quli Qutub Shah in 1518. The dynasty ruled Golconda for 171 years till 1687 after which the Mughal emperor Aurangzeb led his forces to besiege the Qutb Shahi dynasty and conquered the Deccan in 1687.

The Qutb Shahi Dynasty of Golkonda Kingdom was one the Sultanates formed after the breakup of the Bahmani Kingdom. It was established by Quli Qutub Shah in 1518. The dynasty ruled Golconda for 171 years, after which the Mughal emperor Aurangzeb led his forces to besiege the Qutb Shahi dynasty. The army camped for about 8 months and were successful in conquering the Deccan in 1687.

The Qutub Shahi Dynasty of Golkonda Kingdom ruled from the Golconda fort. It was one the Sultanates formed after the breakup of the Bahmani Kingdom. It was established by Quli Qutub Shah in 1518.