33 <li>Annual Rainfall-400 mm to 2,500 mm</li> |
33 <li>Annual Rainfall-400 mm to 2,500 mm</li> |
34 </ul> |
34 </ul> |
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36 <h3>Famous Historical Sites</h3> |
36 <h3>Famous Historical Sites</h3> |
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38 <p>Golconda fort was founded originally by the Kakatiyas in the 13th |
38 <p><img src="/static/img/golconda.jpg" alt="Golconda Fort" title="Golconda Fort" /> |
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39 Golconda fort was founded originally by the Kakatiyas in the 13th |
39 century, and was expanded by the Qutb Shahi kings into a massive fort of granite with walls. The |
40 century, and was expanded by the Qutb Shahi kings into a massive fort of granite with walls. The |
40 fortress city within the walls was famous for the diamond trade and the Koh-i-noor diamond is |
41 fortress city within the walls was famous for the diamond trade and the Koh-i-noor diamond is |
41 said to have come from here. One of the most remarkable features of Golconda is its system of |
42 said to have come from here. One of the most remarkable features of Golconda is its system of |
42 acoustics. The sounds of hands clapped in the grand portico can be heard in the Durbar Hall, at |
43 acoustics. The sounds of hands clapped in the grand portico can be heard in the Durbar Hall, at |
43 the very top of the hill.</p> |
44 the very top of the hill.</p> |
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45 <p>Charminar is the major landmark in Hyderabad, the massive arch built |
46 <p><img src="/static/img/charminar.jpg" alt="Charminar" title="Charminar" /> |
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47 Charminar is the major landmark in Hyderabad, the massive arch built |
46 by Mohammed Quli Qutab Shah, in 1591 looming at a height of 56 m, is an impressive square |
48 by Mohammed Quli Qutab Shah, in 1591 looming at a height of 56 m, is an impressive square |
47 gateway with four minarets, to commemorate the end of the plague. The arch is illuminated daily |
49 gateway with four minarets, to commemorate the end of the plague. The arch is illuminated daily |
48 in the evening, an unforgettable sight indeed.</p> |
50 in the evening, an unforgettable sight indeed.</p> |
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50 <p>Mecca Masjid is near Charminar, one of the largest in the state if not in |
52 <p><img src="/static/img/meccamasjid.jpg" alt="Mecca Masjid" title="Mecca Masjid" /> |
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53 Mecca Masjid is near Charminar, one of the largest in the state if not in |
51 India, said to accomodate upto 10,000 worshippers. Muhammed Quli Qutub Shah began building |
54 India, said to accomodate upto 10,000 worshippers. Muhammed Quli Qutub Shah began building |
52 it in 1617 and was completed during the reign of Mughal emperor Aurangzeb in 1694.</p> |
55 it in 1617 and was completed during the reign of Mughal emperor Aurangzeb in 1694.</p> |
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54 <p>A little away from Golconda fort are a cluster of tombs. Most of them |
57 <p><img src="/static/img/golconda.jpg" alt="Golconda Fort" title="Golconda Fort" /> |
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58 A little away from Golconda fort are a cluster of tombs. Most of them |
55 have intricately carved stonework and are the most authentic evidence of the Qutub Shahi |
59 have intricately carved stonework and are the most authentic evidence of the Qutub Shahi |
56 architectural traditions. The tombs erected in the memory of the departed kings of Golconda. |
60 architectural traditions. The tombs erected in the memory of the departed kings of Golconda. |
57 They stand a kilometer north of Golconda fort's Banjara Darwaza.</p> |
61 They stand a kilometer north of Golconda fort's Banjara Darwaza.</p> |
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59 <p>Hussain Sagar is a lake in Hyderabad, India built by Hazrat Hussain |
63 <p><img src="/static/img/hussainsagar.jpg" alt="Hussain Sagar Lake" title="Hussain Sagar Lake" /> |
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64 Hussain Sagar is a lake in Hyderabad, India built by Hazrat Hussain |
60 Shah Wali in 1562, during the rule of Ibrahim Quli Qutb Shah. It was a lake of 24 kilometres |
65 Shah Wali in 1562, during the rule of Ibrahim Quli Qutb Shah. It was a lake of 24 kilometres |
61 built on a tributary of the River Musi to meet the water and irrigation needs of the city. There is |
66 built on a tributary of the River Musi to meet the water and irrigation needs of the city. There is |
62 a large monolithic statue of the Gautam Buddha in the middle of the lake which was erected in |
67 a large monolithic statue of the Gautam Buddha in the middle of the lake which was erected in |
63 1992.</p> |
68 1992.</p> |
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65 <p>Birla Mandir is a magnificient temple built entirely in marble, with |
70 <p><img src="/static/img/birlamandir.jpg" alt="Birla Mandir" title="Birla Mandir" /> |
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71 Birla Mandir is a magnificient temple built entirely in marble, with |
66 great architectural significance. It was built by the Birla Foundation. The temple is dedicated to |
72 great architectural significance. It was built by the Birla Foundation. The temple is dedicated to |
67 Lord Venkateshwara. The granite image of the presiding deity is about 11 ft. tall and a carved |
73 Lord Venkateshwara. The granite image of the presiding deity is about 11 ft. tall and a carved |
68 lotus forms an umbrella on the roof. The consorts of Lord Venkateswara, 'Padmavati' and 'Andal' |
74 lotus forms an umbrella on the roof. The consorts of Lord Venkateswara, 'Padmavati' and 'Andal' |
69 are housed in separate shrines. There is a brass flagstaff in the temple premises which rises to a |
75 are housed in separate shrines. There is a brass flagstaff in the temple premises which rises to a |
70 height of 42 ft. The temple manifests a blend of South Indian, Rajasthani and Utkal temple |
76 height of 42 ft. The temple manifests a blend of South Indian, Rajasthani and Utkal temple |