Write a paragraph with illustrations on historical monuments of Telangana
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September 27 is observed as World Tourism Day, since the day was chosen as such in 1980 by the United Nations World Tourism Organisation. According to a 2017 report by the central Ministry of Tourism, Telangana ranks 7 in terms of number of domestic tourists, with a 5.9% share of the entire country’s domestic tourist visits.
Home to many historical monuments, waterfalls, amusement parks, temples, etc, Telangana has something to offer for everyone. On World Tourism Day, here’s a look at historical monuments of Telangana.
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World Tourism Day – Historical monuments of Telangana
According to a 2017 report by the central Ministry of Tourism, Telangana ranks 7 in terms of number of domestic tourists, with a 5.9% share of the entire country’s domestic tourist visits.
By AuthorSiddharth Rao | Published: 27th Sep 2018 8:00 amUpdated: 26th Sep 2018 8:12 pm
World Tourism Day – Historical monuments of Telangana
September 27 is observed as World Tourism Day, since the day was chosen as such in 1980 by the United Nations World Tourism Organisation. According to a 2017 report by the central Ministry of Tourism, Telangana ranks 7 in terms of number of domestic tourists, with a 5.9% share of the entire country’s domestic tourist visits.
Home to many historical monuments, waterfalls, amusement parks, temples, etc, Telangana has something to offer for everyone. On World Tourism Day, here’s a look at historical monuments of Telangana.
Golconda Fort:
Originally built by the Kakatiyas, this fort on Golkonda hill in Hyderabad later came into the hands of the Qutub Shahi Dynasty, who later established the Golconda Kingdom. The fort was strengthened and expanded by the Qutub Shahi kings and it fell into ruin in the late 17th century, when the Golconda kingdom was defeated by Aurangzeb. The fort is one of the major tourist attractions of Hyderabad.
Paigah Tombs:
The Paigah Tombs aka Maqhbara Shams al-Umara, is a necropolis belonging to the noble Paigah Family. The Paigah Family were fiercely loyal to the Nizam and held various high level positions in the Hyderabad state. These tombs are known for their intricate architecture decorated with exquisite carvings. Deceased members of the Paigah family are buried there even now.
Falaknuma Palace:
This beautiful palace, located over a 32 acre area in Falaknuma, was built by Nawab Sir Vikhar-ul-Umra, the Prime Minister of Hyderabad State in 1893. Built with Italian marble and exquisitely decorated with Venetian chandeliers and beautiful frescos, this palace has 60 rooms and 22 halls, including a giant ball room. The palace has now been converted into a luxury hotel.
Taramati Baradari:
This is a historical sarai (a travellers’ rest stop) built during the time of Ibrahim Quli Qutub Shah, the fourth Sultan of Golconda. Legend goes that the Sultan was in love with a courtesan named Taramati, who used to sing in the sarai. It is said that her voice could be heard by the Sultan at the Golconda fort, a few kilometers away. This structure was ingeniously built with 12 doorways providing cross ventilation and is a well known tourist attraction in Hyderabad.
Qutub Shahi Tombs:
Located in the Ibrahim Bagh area close to Golconda fort, these monuments are a collection of tombs built by various rulers of the Qutub Shahi dynasty. The tombs are domed structures on a square base, built in an architectural style that blends Persian and Hindu architecture. A visit to Golconda is incomplete without a visit to these tombs.
Bhongir Fort:
This 11th century fort was built by the western Chalukya ruler Tribhuvanamalla Vikramaditya VI and subsequently, the fort was named Tribhuvanagiri, which later became Bhuvanagiri. The fort is located on a monolithic rock about 50 kilometres from Hyderabad. Some of the inscriptions found inside the fort revealed that the fort was ruled by the Chalukyas for a long time before it went into the hands of the Kakatiyas. It fell into neglect during the time of the Nizams but its proximity to Hyderabad makes it an easily accessible tourist attraction.
Khammam Fort:
Located on a massive hill in Khammam, about 220 kilometres from Hyderabad, this fort was one of the strategic forts of the Musunuri Kings. It later fell into the hands of the Kakatiyas, the Qutub Shahi kings, the Mughals and the Nizams. It was also under the control of Krishna Deva Raya for a period of time. The government declared it as a protected monument in 2005 and since then, it has been developed as a tourist attraction.
Charminar: This list would be incomplete without talking about the icon of Hyderabad. Constructed in 1591 by Muhammad Quli Qutb Shah, Charminar was supposedly built after a disease ravaged the kingdom. It is also called as the Arc de Triomphe of the east, owing to its architectural style. It has four 20 metre long sides, with four 48 metre high minarets. The Old city of Hyderabad was designed with Charminar at its centre.