The Monuments of Telangana
Charminar Charminar was built in 1591 CE by Muhammad Quli Qutub Shah as a way to thank the almighty for eradiacting a plague. It is monument and mosque located in Hyderabad.The landmark has become a global icon of Hyderabad and is among the most recognised structures of India. Golkonda Fort Golkonda Fort is one of the most beautiful fortress in India. It's location and design have made it one of the strongest fortresses. It was built by the Kakatiyas as a western line of defence and was strengthened by the Qutub Shahi kings. Qutub Shahi Tombs The Qutub Shahi tombs are dedicated to Rulers of Qutub Shahi dynasty and are located at Shaikpet, near Golconda Fort. The complex of tombs has the tombs of seven kings and important people such as Hayat Baksh Begum. It is a testimony to the grandeur of the Qutub Shahi Era. Kakatiya Kala Thoranam The Kakatiya Kala Thoranam was built in 1200 CE and is the historical arch of the Kakatiya dynasty. Bhongir Fort The Bhongir fort is a Fort located in Bhongir, Nalgonda district, India. It was built in the 10th century Paigah Tombs These are recently discovered series of mausoleums with unique geometrical sculptures which were no where found in the world. These are located at Chandrayangutta. Paigah Mosque, Begumpet The mosque was constructed by Sir Vicar-ul-Umra a Paigah Nawab in 1906. Kulpakji or Kolanupaka Temple Kulpakji is a 2,000 years old Jain Temple at the village of Kolanupaka in Nalgonda district. This temple is one of the oldest temple in South India and considered famous for state of the art architecture and sculptures. Mecca Masjid: It is one of the oldest mosques in Hyderabad, And it is one of the largest Mosques in India. Medak Church: It is the largest church in Telangana and was originally built by British Wesleyan Methodists. |
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