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  • Annual Rainfall-400 mm to 2,500 mm
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    Famous Historical Sites

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    Famous Historical Sites

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    Golconda Fort -Golconda fort was founded originally by the Kakatiyas in the 13th +

    Golconda Fort
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    Golconda fort was founded originally by the Kakatiyas in the 13th century, and was expanded by the Qutb Shahi kings into a massive fort of granite with walls. The fortress city within the walls was famous for the diamond trade and the Koh-i-noor diamond is said to have come from here. One of the most remarkable features of Golconda is its system of acoustics. The sounds of hands clapped in the grand portico can be heard in the Durbar Hall, at -the very top of the hill.

    +the very top of the hill.

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    Charminar -Charminar is the major landmark in Hyderabad, the massive arch built +

    Charminar
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    Charminar is the major landmark in Hyderabad, the massive arch built by Mohammed Quli Qutab Shah, in 1591 looming at a height of 56 m, is an impressive square gateway with four minarets, to commemorate the end of the plague. The arch is illuminated daily -in the evening, an unforgettable sight indeed.

    +in the evening, an unforgettable sight indeed.




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    Mecca Masjid -Mecca Masjid is near Charminar, one of the largest in the state if not in +

    Mecca Masjid
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    Mecca Masjid is near Charminar, one of the largest in the state if not in India, said to accomodate upto 10,000 worshippers. Muhammed Quli Qutub Shah began building -it in 1617 and was completed during the reign of Mughal emperor Aurangzeb in 1694.

    +it in 1617 and was completed during the reign of Mughal emperor Aurangzeb in 1694.




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    Golconda Fort -A little away from Golconda fort are a cluster of tombs. Most of them +

    Golconda Fort
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    A little away from Golconda fort are a cluster of tombs. Most of them have intricately carved stonework and are the most authentic evidence of the Qutub Shahi architectural traditions. The tombs erected in the memory of the departed kings of Golconda. -They stand a kilometer north of Golconda fort's Banjara Darwaza.

    +They stand a kilometer north of Golconda fort's Banjara Darwaza.




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    Hussain Sagar Lake -Hussain Sagar is a lake in Hyderabad, India built by Hazrat Hussain +

    Hussain Sagar Lake
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    Hussain Sagar is a lake in Hyderabad, India built by Hazrat Hussain Shah Wali in 1562, during the rule of Ibrahim Quli Qutb Shah. It was a lake of 24 kilometres built on a tributary of the River Musi to meet the water and irrigation needs of the city. There is a large monolithic statue of the Gautam Buddha in the middle of the lake which was erected in -1992.

    +1992.




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    Birla Mandir -Birla Mandir is a magnificient temple built entirely in marble, with +

    Birla Mandir
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    Birla Mandir is a magnificient temple built entirely in marble, with great architectural significance. It was built by the Birla Foundation. The temple is dedicated to Lord Venkateshwara. The granite image of the presiding deity is about 11 ft. tall and a carved lotus forms an umbrella on the roof. The consorts of Lord Venkateswara, 'Padmavati' and 'Andal' @@ -78,7 +78,7 @@ a 280-feet high hillock called the Naovath Pahad in a 13 acres plot. The construction of the temple took 10 years and it was consecrated in 1976. The temple complex overlooking the southern side of Hussain Sagar, offers a magnificient panoramic view of the twin cities of -Hyderabad and Secunderabad. It presents a colorful spectacular sight when illuminated at night

    +Hyderabad and Secunderabad. It presents a colorful spectacular sight when illuminated at night.

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